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Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
AIRPLANE GOES TO DOVER
25 Smyrnains Enjoy Experience of
Going Up While it Was in Smyrna

ID oIuyfhdlnS ENJOY Experience OF
Going Up While it Was in Smyrna
The airplane of the Curtis Army
type which has been operating in
Smyrna during carnival week, left to-
day for Dover where it will exhibit
for a few days and thence to Milford.
The plane which is owned by Hugh
s. Mckay of Philadelphia, formerly
of Smyrna has been in charge of
Lieut.. Cox, pilot and Lieut.. Gallagher
and chances have been sold for the
benefit of Smyrna Post No. IA, Amer
ican Legion. At least 25 persons
have had the novel experience of go
ing up while the airplane has been
here and thousands have watched the
flights. Each series sold represented
$500 and some even paid $500 cash
to enjoy the fifteen minutes expert
ence. The airplane in connection with
Carnival Week has made lively inter
est in Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
SMYRNA HIGH WINS TWO MORE
Dover and FELTON, Each Meet Defeat
at Baseball in Contest With Smvrna

Dover and FELTON, Each Meet Defeat
at Baseball in Contest With Smyrna
Smyrna High joulned to Dover on
Thursday last and defeated Dover
High School team to the tune of 20
to Is. The game was characterized
by loose playing on both sides which
was due to the rough grounds and
lack of practice. The battery for
Smyrna was Tilghman and Thomas
while Colt and Spaid composed the
battery for Dover. Both pitchers were
hard hit making the game real
swat fest.
FELTON, which was recently defeated
on he1 home grounds met Smyrna
High on Clayton grounds and was de-
feated 10 to 9. FELTON, made eight
rms in the first inning, after that
Smyrna's pitcher settled down and
etched excellent ball. The battery
for Smyrna was Pryor and Thomas;
for FELTON,, Stewart and Reynolds.
FELTON, game is four straight of local
Wednesday, May 5th,
at 3.45 p. M, Dover High School
plays on the local grounds.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
WATSON'S RESTAURANT SOLD
Purchased by H. Clifton Mabrey and
Miss Alya Wheatman. Last Week

Miss Alya Wheatman, Last Week
j. Harry Watson who for two years
has conducted a restaurant in the
Boehmlef~ property on Main street,
formerly the store of Harvey Jones
the painter and paper hanger, has
sold his restaurant business to H.
Clifton Mabrey and Miss Alva Wheat
man who will conduct it in the future
under the firm name of The Smyrna
Restaurant. They take possession
May 18th. In the business deal is an
exchange of residence places. The
Watsons will take the residence of
the Mabreys and Wheatmans on
Delaware street, and the latter two
families will move in the Watson re-
sidence, which is directly over the
restaurant. Mr.. Mabrey, in addition
to being the senOir member of the
firm, will continue to conduct the ice
business which he recently acquired
The new firm have the best wishes of
a large number of friends. Mr.. Wat
son in relinquishing the restaurant
business, was obliged to do so on ac-
count of his health. He had establish
ed nice trade and leaves with the
regret but best wishes of his patrons.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
LECTURE FOR SERVICE MEN

DIR. Frederick Poole, Chaplain From
Overseas to Give Illustrated Lecture
DR.. Frederick Poole, chaplain of
American Legion, Post No. 367, who
served as field officer with the A. E.
F., Educational Corps, will give an IL
lustrated lecture in the Opera House
tomorrow, (Thursday), May 9th, at
S p. M, for the benefit of Smyrna
Post, No. IA. His lecture on "With
the Yanks on Leave in England and
France" is full of interest and in
struction and entertaining from be-
ginning to end. Help the Smyrna SER
vice men by your attendance. Press
reports say lecture is inspiring.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

The Rev. Thomas Gets Hill, Rector.
Announces Meetings and Services
The Spring meeting of the Wlman's
Auxiliary will be held in st. Anne's
Csurch, Middletown tomorrow. Quite
a few of the members from SMYRNA
expect to motor up. The Auxiliary
has materially enlarged its scope of
work and interest and the meeting
ought to be more than unusual inter
est. There will be Evensong in st.
Peters Church on Friday at 7.3O p.
M, followed by Choir Rehearsal.
Services for Sunday as follows: 7.3O
a. M, Holy Communion, 1915 a. M,
Church School; HOO, Morning Pray
er and Sermon; 7.SO p. M, Evensong
and Sermon.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
DINNER TO BRIDE AND GROOM
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Nelson (nee
Miss Ethel JOhnsOn) Entertained

A delightful dinner party was Civ
en- recently at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. w. Nelson near Smyrna. The
affair was in honor of their son Leo
rard, whose marriage to Miss Ethel
johnson took place Saturday, April
oath. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Schneider, Wilmington;
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Morris, Centre
vile, Md; Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Mel
son, Dover; Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
BottionO, Wilmington; Mr.. and Mrs.
Rodney Baxter, Wyoming; Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
MsGinnis, Mr.. and Mrs. August G
Anderson, New Brunswick, N. ].
Mrs. Anna Brantigan, Dover; Mrs.
Deleyene Vliet, Bloomfield, N. j.;
The Misses Helen and Edith Nelson,
Edith, Clara and Lillian Anderson, of
New Brunswick, N. j.; Mary and Vir-
ginia Morris, Mildred Nelson, Anna
and Ruth McGinnis, James Schneider,
Lloyd and Dorothy Nelson, Willard
Lillian Vliet, Bloomfield, N. j.
Carl, Howard and Ogle Nelson and
Harry Tile.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
WHOLE NO. 3,4O5.
SMYRNA'S GAS PLANT SOLD
Paul }. Rutan Purchased it From the
Smyrna, Light Heat and Power
Company and Will Run It

company and Will Run 1t
Paul j. Rutan of this town, son-in-
law OF former State Senator Edward
u. Walls, has purchased of C. Raw
mond Cummins, owner, the Smvrna
Gas Works and will continue the op-
Grafton of the plant under the 5rm
hrm title of The Smyrna Light. Heat
and Power Company. He took NOS
session May the first and has moved
MS office quarters in with L. NJ. Price
and Son. Mr.. Rutan will retain his
position with the Charles Warner to
as their local representative l.n+iI
such time the Gas Works REQUIRE
his whole attention. AS soon as con-
dltions warrant, he intends adding a
new holder extending the pipe line,
probably to Clayton, and make other
improvements with the idea of givine.
better and more constant service to
the public. c. Raymond Cummins,
who has been conducting the business
has accepted position with the AL
Ian JewelIy Co., of Charleston. S.
e., the firm he was employed by be-
fore entering the service and going
overseas, and will leave Monday to
take up his duties. The change in
the gas plant is looked upon with ia
vor, for Mr.. Rutan is a hustling
young man, full of energy and with a
desire to make this much needed pub
lie utility a go. At least the future
OF the gas plant is assured and if the
public will have patience and COOP
crate with Mr.. Rutan better service
will come with the improvements con-
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
WORKERS CONFERENCE MEET
Members of Local Sunday School
Boards to Assemble TOmorrow

MEMBERS of Local Sunday School
Boards to Assemble Tomorrow
Members of the Sunday School
Roards Of Smyrna, Clayton and ada
cent charges will hold a Sunday
School Workers Conference tomorrow
Thursday in an all day session
at Asbury M E. Church, in Smv1na
The morning session will convene at
10 o'clock and the afternoon session
at 1.3O. The program which has
been arranged by Rev. Milton McCann
superintendent in charge will consist
OF an address by DIR. C. M. Gearhart.
OF Chicago, ILL.,, specialist in adult
work. The session of the conference
will contain wide range of subjects
to be discussed having to do with the
junior, intermediate and adult depart
ments.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
CENTURY CLUB OFFICERS
Mrs. l.. L. Artis Succeeds Mrs. c. L.
HarmOnsOn as President

Mrs. L. L. Arts Succeeds Mrs. c. L.
HarmOnsOn as President
The bi-annual election was held
last Friday with the following result:
President, Mrs. L. L. Arts; first vice
president, Mrs. L Irving Handy; sec
ond vice president, Mrs. Ernest Slau-
ghter; recording secretary, Miss Rena
Williams; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Walter G. Tatnall; treasurer.
Mrs. Norris Truax; club hostess, Mrs.
A. L. Hudson, Jr.; chairman, progrom
Miss Emily Spruance; education, Mrs.
c. L. Harmonson; literature, Miss
Anna D. Hough; history, Mrs. w. G.
Deakyne; civics, Mrs. R. P. Nichols
social service, Mrs. Nellie Rowland:
arts and crafts, Mrs. Speakman:
music, Mrs. T. H. Coverdale. Friday.
May 7th the new officers and chair
men will be installed.-Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
"SUFF'S" WIN SENATE IL TO 6
Carried Upper House of Legislature
After it RecOnvened Today

OdTTleu upper mouse or Legislature
After it RecOnvened Today
Suffragists from all over the state
focked to Dover today with the
hope of seeing at least progress to-
ward Delaware becoming the Both
and final State to ratify the Federal
amendment giving Women the ballot
The bill was. called up in the Senate
this afternoon and carried II to 6.
The Anti's do not see where they can
secure enough votes in the House, at
least to break the seemingly safe
majority. Much interest in the Leg
islature is also had over the School
Code. 1t is expected the Revisionists
will ask more time before presenting
their final report.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
CARNIVAL WEEK IN SMYRNA

Cooks Shows Under Auspices of Smy-
rna Post, American Legion Success
Despite three rainy nights, Calni-
val week came to- "a close Saturday
night with one of the largest crowds
of people ever seen in Smyrna. Au-
tomobiles from a wide radius were
here and streets and throughfares
were lined. There was a veritable
jam at the carnival grounds. The
high dive by the Ringens was only
put in effect one night, owing to the
rain and cold weather. The order was
uniformly good. The American Le-
gion boys secured several hundred
dollars as their guarantee and share.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
Rev. ]. L. NJ. Eckard Back in Pulpit

Rev. ]. L. M. EckayJ. pastor of the
Presbyterian Church who has been re-
cuperating at Atlantic City following
his attack of pneumonia, was back in
his pulpit Sunday and received
warm greeting. The pulpit during his
absence had been filed by his father.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
MUSKRAT HIDES S5.O5 EACH
Recent Fur Sales in New York a Re-
cord Breaker-Trappers are Happy

PpClS dIe IldODX
The dealers in hides have reaped a
line harvest. At the auction of fur
held in New York, recently, prices
showed an advance of 100 per cent.
over last April. The offerings of
these skins brought out the snappiest
bidding of the sale to date, and top
price of $5.O5 each was paid for the
best brown pelts. The same buyers
also took the next best lot of brown
rats" at $5 each. The finest black
muskrats were taken at $4.55. Large
ly as a result of the good prices OBJ
tained for the general collection of
muSkrats, sales for the one day were
$1,15O,OOO.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05

Ready for Work on Commerce Street
F. w. Lovett, contractor, with his
equipment came to Smyrna last week
and hauled stone preparatory to Civ
ing the final coat to the tarvia Sec
tions. AS soon as the tank car of
Tarvia B arrives work will be rushed.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
'NIlTl rBOIS' JOIN MAY
|. 4 'm1NG Of DELAWARE SONS
or,pIE MAY DAY MEET OF
=" D,'Y ,DELPHIA SOCIETY SONS
Than 200 DeIawareans Flock to
Newark, and Were Guests of the
coIleee-GOv. Townsend There

Nehdih'
co1ege-GOv. Townsend There
,.,,,rs and vicinity was we'll re-
s.tod at the outing at Newark on
...rlsv of the Philadelphia Society,
If Delaware. The day was ideal
lied \ tbe special train carried more
!, qOO Delaware "BOys' to the
..r.Dav outing. A number from
VIVA mOtOred to Newark to join
dai .1Sdngent. At the annual dinner
Al College Hall the chief speaker
:, Deau Howard McClenahan of
-,,ptop University, who paid a fine
.auto TO the American soldier. He
"a ,t,,ked the bonus plan now before
,rcress and said it was nonsense to
Brk that paltry sum of $4OO or
gO would repay the American SOL
. ! J, for what he had done for us in
] war. Dean McClenahan said the
at ,,ns pIan was as an insult to the
rTiee men and scored those officers
Bo are encouraging the men in the
nement. He referred to the use of
! bonus plan as football in poll
Is to secure votes.
- Tho members of the PHILADELPHIA
rety we're met at the B. and o.
! ston Saturday afternoon by an en-
tsinment committee consisting of
". Owen Syphred, Dean Charles
NcCue, Dean Winifred j. Robin
a. Mayor E. B. Frazer, George Car
A. C. Wilkinson and Norman
sde
s Welcomed by Governor Townsend
The visitors were escorted to Della
are College where they yere well
: nsd by Dr.. S. c. Mitchell, president |
the college and Governor John G. |
msend. During the afternoon the
mems College was visited by the
1 SIS who also witnessed the ball
me between Delaware College and
EeE. The State experimental
arm was also shown the visitors.
he dinner during the evening was
be most interesting feature of the
ay Merritt N. Willis, president
the society, was postmaster. Gov
nor townsend was the first speaker !
d after greeting the members
lghlngly remarked that he recently
bought he would like to "take a tri7
lineage" but because he was born
Maryland majority of the people
SuSsex county did not care to send
A Dr. Mitchell in few remarks
~ the visit Of the Delaware Sons
q always been an inspiration to
eyOne at the college. DR.. w. Owen
iphefd, Dean Winifred ]. Robinson.
~ Rev W. E. P. Hans, of Philadel-
1a were among others who made a
E remarks
Snyma Contingent in Gathering
anog the Smyrna "boys" in the
'S'flng We're: John Mustard, w.
'puanee, Jr., ]. Fletcher Truax,
ge B. Wells, Thomas Mccoy,
'n q, Norris, George Carter, ]. Her.
y cI S'l'1er' DR.. R. E. Denney, John
uianam' Jennings Hood, Norris ,
s Ezekiel W. Dawson, M. P.
w. H. l. Wallen, H. D. Boyer, J.
uuaz' George Pratt, William Nor
and others. Z
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
FREAK CALF AT GREENSPRING
Harry f. Austin Has One Born Re-
Gently Without Eyes or Tail

Harry E. Austin, a farmer of near
Greenspring, is the owner of a calf
born two weeks ago, which has no
eyes and no tail. Many of the neigh
bors have been to see the freak ami
NAL, which is thriving and doing very
well. Mr.. Austin, who has fine herd
of Holstein cattle, is seeking to raise
his odd calf and exhibit it at the Del
aware State Fair.
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05
D''ORO VOTES DAY CURRENT
'n'rna viii Bond the Town for
a Modern Plant

lOiu mas fallen in line with
s,,,n: ,,na and awakened to the great
|ro,.,- -snces and possibilities of a
ss..i ,I :, g'eetnc light plant. At 4
IN ~. 'lecuon held there last week
|sss. , purpose of ascertaining the
eD,.s. u 'ne taxpayers of the town
|aMo tne bonding of Milford for
Ia ~, sI,. % be expended in improving
lsnt o1. 'ilG lighting system. The
sl.s ."l,ed y by the town, is now oh.
sn', as Tar as its machinery is ron.
| IA van and its operation for the mast
ss,@s ,s'l. Is, has been wasteful. thus #
n. ls either necessary to sell IiTo IL ~ -
b son.s lyoratlOn or bond the town
dstaerv :. :" money to install new ma
i, !, . put the plant on = no,,;s,. Inc
lsannp ss tse VINO were in favor of
sslsr.. "e plant Won the election
rasliDos : -, majority. Work of re-
snatiDs VIII start at once. An al
4 syStsrs. rs''ent will replace the dir.
@bia iasts'l,.ss Economical machinery
&anentt t'llsd' r.o,l and those who use
sa and . aill y. be furnished with
day system established ~
Smyrna times., 1920-05-05

ODss Delayed on Account Of Gas
'''pa has j slsa Leak at the Gas Plant
! pply +, Sssn without a sufficient
y Tines h. '~O days. The issue
day late.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-29

 WITH FIFTY
 FOR CORDOVA

SEATTLE, April 29 (by Associated Press).-The steamship Alameda sailed for Alaska ports at g o'clock this morning, carrynig 223 passengers, of whom the following were Cordova:
 o. J. Berg and wife, B. M. Bates and wife, John Collins, John Barnette, Paul Revelle, Carl Sober and wife, Gertrude Cawker, Caroline Saber, Mrs. D. A. Jacobson, H. Dickerson, J. R. Gillette, J. Walum, W. A. Bowdey, Often Schneider, H. F. Walker, H. J. Esshwig, F. E Marien, G. w. Arm strong, A. B. Allen, A. B. Mewre, o. Cook, w. O. Schaffer, c. B. Prime, F. D. Walker, H. B. Waldron, A. R. Hun taigner, w. B. Newner, w. W. Choo- nowth, L. H. Sessions, O. J. Kelly, B. Hemneller, Mrs. w. s. Booth, Mrs. H. Lamerons, W. D. Cheney, John Barrett, Will Clayson, Pat Murphy, and nine steerage.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the United States Commissioners s Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division, Cordova Precinct In the matter of the Estate of Charles c. Keenan, deceased.
 Public notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of April, 1920, the undersigned, Bartley Howard, was duly appointed, and now is, the lawful administrator of the estate of the above-named Charles c. , Keenan,, de- ceased; and that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present them within six months from the date of this notice to said ad- ministrator, at the law office of Frank H. Foster, his attorney in this matter. at COrdova, in the said Cordova pre- cinct, Third judicial division, territory of Alaska, that office being the place for transacting the business of said estate.
 This notice is dated and the date of it's first publication is April IT., 1920
 HARTLEY HOWARD,
 Administrator of the Estate of
 Charles c. Keenan, deceased.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-29
YOUNG VANDERBILT
 IS MARRIED TODAY

NEW YORK, April 29 (by Associ- ated Press) richest re- porter, Cornelius Vanderbilt, IT,, for merly of the Seattle Times, fell down on reporting his own marriage today to Rachel Littleton. He said he was too busy to cover the story.
 Scarborough pictures that please at prices that are right. Over Cordova drug store. Phone 140-3 rings.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-29
CHIHUAHUA CAPTURED

. WASHINGTON, April 29 (by Associ- ated Press).-The capture of Chihua- phua City by rebel forces composed of officers and men formerly of the fed eral garrison in that city, has been reported to the state department.
 The cruisers Salem and Sacramento have arrived at their Mexican destina- tions, but their commanders have not yet reported on conditions.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-29
NO AMERICAN TROOPS
 REMAIN IN SIBERIA

SAN FRANCISCO, April 29 (by As sociated Press) s).-No American troops, and only a few American Red Cross workers, remain in Siberia, while the Stevens party of engineers expects to be out of that country by May 1, ac- cording to advices brought here yes terday by the transport Great North ern.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-29
SENSATIONAL REPORT

SAN ANTONIO, April 29 (by Associ- ated Press).-La Prensa, a Mexican newspaper published here, prints an apparently censored dispatch from Mexico City saying that shots had been fired there and that the situation is serious.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-29
BICAMY CHARGE FILED
 AGAINST BLUEBEARD

LOS ANGELES, April 29 (by Asso- ciated Press) )-James Huirt, the man of many wives, has been charged with bigamy, the only formal charge so far filed against him.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-29
PRICE OF HAIR CUTS
 RAISED IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, April 29 (by Associated Press) ).-Eleven unions of master bar bers have decided to charge 75 cents for 8 hair cut hereafter.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-29
PREPARING FOR WORST

FL PASO, Texas, April 29 (by As sociated Press) The funds of the cus- toms office at Juarez have been re- moved to Fl Paso in anticipation of rioting by the garrison
 Carranza troops are, prepared to move in the event of an uprising.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-29
ALL SERENE AT CHIHUAHUA

JUAREz, April 29 (by Associated Press) Chihuahua City is reported quiet. All Americans are reported to be safe.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-04-29
REBEL TROOPS
 ARE PLANNING
 MANY ATTACKS

AGUA PRIETA, Mexico, April 29 (by Associated Press) ).-General Flores, with force of Sonora troops, is re- ported to be attacking Mazatlan.
The Crittenden press., 1920-07-20
REPTON

Jim Cook passed through Repton
Friday enroute to Mexico.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Gass we're
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Ritch
Sunday.
John Howerton is improving.
Mr.. Ray Small has returned home
from Bowling Green where he has
been taking q business course.
Lexie Harmon made 4 flying trip
Sturgis and back Monday.
Will Howerton left for Henderson
Wednesday, having accepted q posi-
ton At that place.
Homer Barry Of St. Louis is spend
ing the week with his parents Of
this place,
The Repton ball team defeated the
Piney team Saturday by the score Of
seven to six.
Miss Anna l.. Howerton Is spend
ing the week in Harrisburg. III. the
guest Of friends.
Allie Vsnhosier from Grove Gen.
ter was in Repton Saturday.
The Crittenden press., 1920-07-20
Commercial, AlrIinss.

The regular commercial air line has
already come to stay. Al present :hs
longest passenger air service running,
or rather flying. on regular air serv'
ice Is between London and Paris. The
distance Of $50 miles is flown In about
three hours, often less. The fare 10
at the rate OF q shilling a mile. or
t87 for the trip. Even today these air
passengers enjoy all the luHuries Of
modern travel. Nearly . score Of pas
sengers are carried In a comfortable
cabin. seated In upholstered chairs.
The cabin is lighted with electric
candles and decorated with gilded mir
rorA Ssvepl Transatlantic air lines
are planned. II Is calculated that
they can be run at Z profit by charging
$500 for an air passaye.-Boys Life.
The Crittenden press., 1920-07-20
ISN'T IT TRUE,.

II q few Of our most prominent
citizens should propose that all bus
mess be suspended for q day. and that
everybody get q pick or 3 shovel OF
some other implement and all turn
out in q grand clean up Of the town
Whist would be the result?
II would 90 with q whoop. over the
top and beyond 1t would be q lark
and everybody would be happy and
jolly and work like hero.
But suppose the same gentlemen
should propose that oil business be
suspended for a day and that all
male citizens devote the day to clean.
ing up their own respective yards and
other property. What would be the
result in that case!
Not the same. by long odds.
Possibly a few would take the sug
gestion seriously. but majority
would pass it by with a jest or u
smile.
II would be no lark to work alone
but only hard toll in the hot sun.
There would be no top 90 over. no
spectators on hand to applaud, snd nc
dazzling in in the spotlight Of pub.
licity.
II would be foolish to waste ar
entire day in such = humdrum man.
ner. when the old yard looks fairly
well as il is.
Now isn't that true?