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Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
FIRST REAL SNOW OF SEASON
Touch of Winter on Sunday Kept
Many Within Doors in Smyrna

Smyrna and vicinity experienced
the first touch of real winter weather
Sunday, when unheralded and unex-
pected, Mother Goose deluged the
landscape with feathers of snow, un-
til everything in sight was covered to
a depth of about three inches. Trees
and shrubbery, fences and buildings,
telephone and telegraph wires were
coated with a beautiful mantle of
white, sticky snow, which started 20
fall about $50 in the morning and last
ed about ten hours. For the first time
this season automobilists who braved
the storm were obliged to use chains,
especially on the roads in the rural
districts where the surface roads were
slippery. Many youngsters took adj
vantage of the snowfall to polish up
their sled runners on the sidewalks
throughout town. A fall in tempera-
ture early Sunday night, fast convert
ed the wet snow into ice, with the re-
suit of rough travelling by morning
for pedestrians and vehicles. By noon
Monday the snow was fast disappear
ing.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
SPORTSMAN TAKES IN FARMER
Serves BOOzes and Gets Away With
Laurel Mans Big BankrOll

Posing as a hunter, a man, presum-
ably from Philadelphia, conducted
bootlegging campaign and then rob-
bed his host. Edward Wilson, of near
Laurel, of bankroll of enviable pro-
portions. Federal enforcement agents
and Wilson are anXiously attempting
to apprehend the guests. More than
week ago Wilson received letter
from Philadelphia signed "Ward,'
asking for accommodations for him
self, son and daughter-in-law. Wilson
boarded them and on their last day
Ward asked his host to invite some of
his friends to the house and he would
furnish something to entertain them.
Evidently the quality of the liquid en-
tertainment was very powerful and
when Wilson awoke his guests were
gone and with them his bankroll also
disappeared. 1t is said the party en-
ded in fight, but of this Wilson has
no information.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
MISS ANNIE MATTHEW'S DEAD
Camden Woman, Frequent Visitor to
Mrs. John H. HOffecker, Dies in
Philadelphia, After Short Illness

Miss Annie Matthews, aged "a, for
many years a resident of Camden,
Del, but for the past six years living
in Philadelphia in Saint Annals Home,
died suddenly Thursday morning in
Christ Church Hospital where she mad
been making her home during the time
required for remodeling the Home,
which was undergoing extensive inn
prOvement. Miss Matthews had looked
forward with fondest hopes to soon
again occupy her own room in this
same building, but Death claimed her
for his own on Thursday morning, De-
cember 1st. Miss Matthews was well
and favorably known in Smyrna where
she was a frequent visitor to Mrs.
John H. Hoffecker. Of gracious hos
pitality and lOvable qualities she made
many friend who mourn her death.
Her remains were taken to the home
of her cousin, William H. Jakes, in
Wyoming, Friday afternoon. After a
prayer offered in the home by Rev.
Richmire, of the NJ. E. Church, the
body was taken to st. Paul's Episco-
pal Chapel, Camden, of which she had
been chief among those working years
ago to build this beautiful edifce,
where the funeral service was con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Thompson, of Do
yer, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Richmire.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
STATE POULTRY CONTEST At
END; MANY AWAITING AWARDS
PRIZES IN MONEY RANGE FROM
$500, THE LOWEST, UP-T $4,000
CONTEST AT AN END
State Board of Agriculture Will Be
Obliged to Select Winners From a
List of Over Sixty Contestants


Delaware's prize competition for the
best kept and most profitable farm
flock of chickens for the space of one
year, closed last Wednesday, the rec
ords having been started on December
l, 1920. The prizes are offered by the
State Board of Agriculture, and only
recognized breeds We're permitted to
compete. Over sixty focks were en-
tered in the contest, these hailing
from all parts of the State. Daily
statements and monthly reports were
required to be sent into the Board.
These papers are now being examined
by the State Board, and the winners
will be announced probably about the
first of the new year. The prizes 20
be awarded are as follows: First prize,
$50; second, $40; third, $50; fourth,
$40; fifth, $40; and FIVE at $5 each.
Also the following prizes for the first
five months-First, $40; second, 500;
third, SIS; fourth, $40; fifth, SIS. The
first and second prizes in each case
are to be awarded to focks of 100 hens
or more and other prizes to f1ocks of
90 hens or more. The awards are to
be based on the egg yields, net profits
and the general care and manner of
the flock. In awarding the prizes,
large f1ocks will be given consideration
over small focks. A flock of 100 hens
or more 100 points will be rated the
same as flock of 200 hens making 80
points. All farmres were invited to
enter the contest. Poultry keeping is
one of the most important branches of
agriculture in Delaware. A competent
poultry man visited the contestants
from time to time and took careful
note of the conditions of the fiocks and
their surroundings and made sugges-
tiOns of how the management may be
/ improved. 1t was necessary for the
contestants to make a careful inven-
tory of the fowls that were on thC
place, stating the breed and value al
! the beginning of the contest, and az
equal careful inventory at the end oI
six months and again at the end Of
the year. On a scale of 100 point!
profits count so points, management
including arrangement and sanitary
condition of the houses, care of the
flock and feeding counts 45 points
breeding counts points.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
RABBIT HUNTERS HAVE SPORT
Two From SeafOrd Join Jim Montague
Clayton, on Delightful Outing

Harry A. Phillips and Theodore
Hatton have returned from a cunning
trip in Kent county, where they were
the guests of James Montague, of
Clayton. Phillips prize rabbit hound,
Fanny" went home with flying colors
She was pitted against the class of
rabbit dogs of the county and more
than held her own with all of them.
The boys report fine sport with their
Kent county friends. An unusual oc-
currence happened durign the hunt,
when James Montague, of Clayton,
killed two rabbits, which got up at the
same time within few feet of each
other. He knocked over one of the
rabbits with one barrel and the other
one with the second barrel.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
ASBURY NJ. E. CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Ransom P. Nichols Announces
Services For Week and Sunday

Communion will be observed in As
bury next Sunday morning and all
are invited to the comfort and help of
this most sacred observance. The
special musical feature of the service
will be a vocal duet rendered by
'Messrs. L. M. Price and w. T. JeffeE.
son. At the evening service the pas
tor will give his second sermon in the
series entitled, ''The Great Desire"
under the title, ~The Desire for
Wealth and Power" Last Sunday
morning he spoke on "The Desire for
Happiness" The "King's Jewels" an
organized class in Jerman Chapel Sun
day School, was entertained by the
teacher, Rev. Ransom P. Nichols, on
Tuesday night last at the parsonage.
The class is composed of twelve year
old girls. Heralds, announcing Christ
mas observance in Asbury Sunday
Sunday School to be held during the
Christmas season, are appearing every
Sunday morning in the Sunday school
and giving their messages.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
TOWNSEND CUNNING ACCIDENT
Thomas Skeggs, Jr., II Years Old Boy
May Lose Sight of One Eye

Townsend, Dec, 6.-Thomas Skeggs
Jr., aged II years, who was shot in the
face while cunning on the farm of
Morgan J. King, near here is slowly
recovering. Young Skeggs was stand
ing near thicket with his gun in mis-
hands in readiness to shoot rabbit
that some dogs were running when
some unknown gunner suddenly shot
from the other side of the thicket
and a portion of the shot struck the
lad in the face. He was found by his
companions who looked for the per-
son who fired the shot, but he had dis
appeared. DR.. J. D. Niles, of Town
send, was summoned and picked the
shot from the young boys face, find
ing that two had lodged in his right
eye. 1t is believed that the sight will
not be restored.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
STATE GRANGE ANNUAL MEET
Interesting Program Arranged for two
Days Session in Dover

During the annual session of the
Delaware State Grange which will be
held in the Century Club Hall on Dow
er Green, on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, December 18th, 18th and
18th, 1921, the following evening pro-
grams have been arranged: Program
for Tuesday evening, December 18th
Music, Dover Choral Society, Mr..
Arnold Richardson, director; Address
of Welcome, Henry Ridgely, Esq;
Response, Mrs. Foster Shahan, Mas
ter Angola Grange; Music, Dover
Choral Society; Address, Right Rev
erend Philip Cook, D. D.; Music, Dow
er Choral Society; Echoes from the
National Grange session just held IN
Portland, Oregon, Mrs. Augusta F.
Roosa; Humorous Recitation, Miss
Emile S. Mitch ell, Lecturer New Cas-
tie County Pomona; Music, Dover
Choral Society. All are invited on
Tuesday evening whether members of
the grange or not. Program for We'd
nesday Conferring of the 9th
degree by Worthy Master Mr.. Jacob
H. Roosa; Refreshments; Tableaux
and marches by members of Rural and
Capitol Oranges.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
FRANK PRATT SELLS HIS FARM
Sells 1t Thru Agency of F. Charles
LeCOmpte to Dudley CrossIey $17,5OO


Frank Pratt, near Clayton, has sold
thru the real estate agency of F. Chas.
LeCompte, his farm comprising l28
acres, more or less, and adjOiing town
Of Clayton to Dudley Crossley, tenant,
on the John Houston farm for a con-
sideration of 100000. Mr.. Crossley
will on the first day of March, 1922
occupy the said farm and make it his
home. The house has heat, bath and
all modern conveniences. Mr.. Pratt
and his family will take up temporary
residence in Clayton with the intention
it is said of moving later to Whining
ton. Other sales made by Mr.. LIE
Compile are: Property of George A
Ellingsworth, on Highland avenue, in
town of Clayton, to Carroll B. Brown
Mr.. Brown, who is a train dispatcher
is occupying same. Consideration
$27O0.00.-Property of Charles p
Thornley,, on Commerce street, Smyr-
ma, to William Keiser, of Philadelphia
Mr.. Keiser is occupying same. Prop
erty of Mrs. David Boggs at Clayton
to Merrill Boggs. Consideration $4,000.
Mr.. Boggs is occupying same.-One
acre Of land off the John S. Spruance
farm adjacent to town of Clayton, 10
The Clayton Ice Company. Consider
alton $500. The Clayton Ice Company
intends enlarging their plant.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
TWO PLAYS BY HIGH SCHOOL
Will Be Given in Smyrna Opera House
On Friday Evening Next

The High School Dramatic Club
makes its initial appearance in two
One-act plays at the Opera House, Fri
day, December 9. The members of the
club presents the clever comedy, ely
acinth Halvey" and "The Violin Maker
of Cremona," dram of hunchbacll's
ability as an expert violin maker, his
love for the daughter of the master
workman, his love for another, a con-
of Cremona," drama of hunchback's
part in bringing about a happy solu-
tion of all difficulties. These plays
are given as a number of the enter
tainment series. Admission for those
who do not hold a season ticket is rs
cents. Tickets and reserved seats are
on sale at Clifton and Jones Drug
Store.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
WHOLE NO. 1859
SMYRNA HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
More Than a Hundred Volumes Added
Recently-This is "Visit School Week.
And Parents Are Especially Invited

NSNShtiy AhiS - NlSI OCHOOl week
And Parents Are Especially Invited
A fine new library of more than a
hundred volumes has just been receiv-
ed by the High School. This was sent
out by the State Board of Education,
purchased with the recent State appro-
priation for that purpose This library
consists of works by Kipling, Wister,
Browning, Van Dyke and many others.
These books fill a long felt need in
furnishing the best kind of literature
for high school readings. December 5
to 9 is "Visit the Schools Week" Par
ents having children in school are urg-
ed to visit the schools and learn how
they are conducted. The length of the
visit depends entirely upon the par
ents; they are welcome to stay as long
as they like, yet in most cases the visit
will vary from ten to thirty minutes,
perhaps longer.-The child whose par
ent or guardian visits the school is to
be given badge which he or she will
wear the remainder of the week. Since
no child will receive a badg euntil
some member of his or her family Wis
its the school it is our sincere wish
that every child will be successful in
getting some member of the family to
visit the school, so that he may have
the honor and distinction of wearing a
"Go to School" badge.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
CHRISTMAS GREENS MOVING
Quite Bit Shipped From Blackbird.
Townsend and Vicinity

More Christmas greens are being
shipped from various points in the
lower parts of the State than ever be-
fore. In one day over seventy barrels
of holly were shipped from Townsend,
the major portion of the shipment be-
ing consigned to a dealer at Columbus,
o. George Reese, of near Blackbird,
has already shipped fifty barrels of
the greens to various parts of the
country, and expects to ship one hun
dred barrels next week.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
DONATION PARTY AT ASBURY

Home Missionary Society Packing
Xmas Barrell for Deaconess Home
This is the month for Asbury M. E.
Church to- send its annual barrel of
provisions to the Deaconess Home.
The committee who has this in charge
invites all who contribute to the bar
rell to come to donation party in the
lecture room on Thursday afternoon
at 2.3O. Bring your contribution to
thes barrel and your fancy work and
spend social hour with the Home
Missionary Society, who will give the
echoes from the annual meeting. If
impossible to come send the contribu-
tion to the parsonage.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
DOVER REDUCES LIGHT RATES
New Equipment Such Saving Rate is
Reduced From Is to 10 XIV

Because of the installation of the
new equipment at Dover's water and
light plant which will materially re-
duce operating expenses, the price of
electric current was ordered to be re-
duced by Town Council from Is to 10
cents per kilowatt. 1t was stated that
the town was saving at least $15 per
day in coal. The minimum rate of
$3.50 was lefts also the sliding scale
for price of motors. 1t was also
agreed that the street lights should
remain on all night.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
MEETINGS OF CENTURY CLUB
Mrs. Luther Lapham and Miss Bertha
Smithers Arranged Program Friday

'oihitheTs Arranged Program Friday
Mrs. Luther Lapham and Miss Ber-
tha Smithers arranged the program
for the Twentieth Century Club of
Smyrna on Friday. The members
were asked to bring their work and
were entertained while Christmas gifts
were being fashioned, by the unravel-
ment of the questions: Who is Miss
Philura? and What did she learn at
the OntOlogical Club? questions which
puzzled the members when read on
their calendar cards. Next Friday
will be Literature Day with Miss An
ma D. Hough chairman. Literary Cur
rent Events will be given by Mrs. S. ].
Reynolds, and Rev. Ransom P. Mich
OILS will speak on Books A Delight. 4"
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
CUPID AT DOVER POSTOFFICE
Wins Again When ]. E. PalmatOry, a
Clerk Weds Miss Margaret Wilson

Clerk Weds Miss Margaret Wilson
Cupid is having joyous time with
the employees of the Dover postoffice.
Announcement was made Saturday of
another victim of his darts when John
Edwin Palmatory, a member of the
clerical staff, was united in marriage
at Greenwood to Miss Margaret Eliza
beth Wilson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James B. Wilson. They will reside in
Dover. Miss Wilson formerly was con-
nected with the State Highway De-
partment in Dover. Only recently
Miss Margaret Harper, another en-
ployee of the Dover postoffice became
the bride of Mr.. Jesse S. Burton, pay
ing teller of the Farmers Bank of
Dover. They returned Saturday from
their wedding trip.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
ELECTRIC LINE TO BETTERTON
Pennsy r. X. Officials Know Nothing
of Rumored Line From Townsend

Residents of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland are much interested in a re-
port that the Pennsylvania Railroad
proposes establishing direct service to
Betterton, Md, on the Chesapeake Bay
by an electric line that will operate
from Townsend, Del, to Chestertown,
Md, with extension to Betterton out
of Still Pond by next summer. Off
cials of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company said they know of no such
project as that reported.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
A. b. Johnson Buys Townsend Land

Arthur B. Johnson, who conducts
butcher and general merchandise busi-.
ness at Townsend, purchased at pri-
vate terms the store and dwelling ne
occupies on Main street, known as the
Bratton property, which he will re-
model to suit his business -conveniences
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
DEEPER INDIAN RIVER INLET
Contract Given to X. L. Savage, of
MillsbOrO, To Be Done Next April

MillsbOrO, To BE Done Next April
The Indian River Inlet Commission
met in Dover Friday for the purpose
of awarding the contract for digging
out the inlet, halfway between the life
saving station and the old inlet. The
contract was awarded to r. L. Salvage
of Millsboro. He agrees to begin
work within two weeks and complete
it by the 22d of April next The mem
bers of the commission, present were
Senators Hopkins and Prettyman and
Representative Clendaniel. The other
member, Representative Stats, was
unable to be present. The sum of $10,-
900 was appropriated for the work.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
The Revd. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector,
Announces Services For Sunday Next

There will be Evensong this, We'd
nesday evening at 7.30- o'clock, follow
ed by choir rehearsal. Sunday, Dec.
II, the Third in Advent, there will be
Holy Communion at 7.30 a. M; church
school at 10 a. M; morning prayer and
sermon at 11.00 a. M; and choral
evensong at 7.30 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1921-12-07

asrg S1' Gi5s,.Alr Arm Craking His Car
broke hi b,s'a s;'l, larmer near Town
! h Fcrd d, .5s night ann while crank
| iactures. car DR.. Niles reduced
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-12
SARLES WANTS REST
BEFORE EACH RACE;
ENJOYS FAST DRIVING
By T. E. "POP" MYERS

INDIANAPOLIS, May EFF Ros-
coe Sarles has a good nights rest the
night before a race and enjoys his
breakfast before going to the race
course he is always lucky, according
to his own statement. Sarles, one OF
the most successful of the younger
generation of auto race drivers will
pilot a Duesenberg in the Internation-
al 500-mile dash for $4,000 which
will be held at the Indianapolis Motor
Speedway. Monday. May 80.
He trains for his raving engage
ments with an hour of vigorous eXer
cises and coH plunge and rub down
during the training period Sarles is
a devotee to all college sports, having
been reared in Lafayette, Ind, the
home Of Purdue University and unus-
ually strong basketball teams.
Born, January 4, 1892, at New AL
bany, Ind, Sarles claims never tc
have had a single ambition in life
until he saw the first automobile RAGS
at Indianapolis-and that settled it
| But it was two years later before he
had a chance to get into a real sur;
enough race.
| Like all race drivers he is a rea
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-12
Centeruine, Ind.

CENTERNILLE, Ind The young
people of the community gave a sur
prise party for Helen jackson. Iva Duff
and Leonard Bowman Wednesday eve
ming at the home of Miss Jackson.
The occasion was the birthday ami
versary of the three, all of whom have
birthdays during the week. Refresh
ments were served and the evening
enjoyed as only a, bunch" of young
people can.
Miss Thelma Chadwick and Dora
kerby of Hagerstown spent the latter
part of the week with Mr.. and Mrs
Earl Able. Sunday William Parsons
and wife and babe, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Parsons and son Charles OF
Hagerstown, were guests at the Able
home. :. Frank Duff and family were
entertained Sunday by Mr.. and Mrs
Roy Means. Work will be conferred
on two candidates at the Eastern Star
Friday evening. . Mrs. Howard Stan
ton of Indianapolis spent a few days
of this week as the guest of Mrs
Walter Commons. Miss Pearl Red
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-12
BANQUET:OF FRIENDS
IS ATTENDED BY $50
Prominent WORKERS

Prominent Friends from every part
of the United States. and missionaries
from Africa, attended a banquet given
by the Richmond Friends Wednesday
night, in the Y. M. c. A. Approx
mately $50 Quakers were present. rep
resenting officials Of the Five Years
meeting of Friends in America. and
many delegates attending the annual
board meetings of the Friends being
held in Richmond this week.
With the annual board meetings and
special committee sessions holding
conferences here, the best known
Friends from all but one yearly meet
ing (Canada) of the Five Years meet
ing were present. E. Quincy Hill, OF
this city, internationally known florist
and Friend. presided. 49,. &c.,.
Speakers included Wallace c. Kemp,
mayor of Wichita, Kan; John Carey,
of Baltimore; Mrs. Ruth P. Brown, of
Richmond; Harry B. Reeves, of Rich
mond: Arthur Chilson, returned
Friends missionary from Africa, and
Francis A. Wright, of Missouri. Tim
othy Nicholson, famous Anti-Saloon
league worker, and for years a mem
Der of the Indiana Board of Charities;
Edward Bells, SO years old, one OF
officials of the executive committee of
the Five Years meeting were among
the distinguished guests.
Unity IL Stressed.
Humor marked the addresses. In
several talks. however, matters of
deep concern to the Society of Friends
were touched upon.
We'll never be united by force, dis
cipline or method" declared John
Carey, of Baltimore, but by love and
surrender to our Heavenly Father.
Our devotion to our common purpose
is the only thing which will unite us.
We must have a common center and
as a body be led by our Father, and
be conscious that He has called us by
His Grace"
Arthur Chilson, returned African
missionary, spoke on bringing In the
Sheaves."
Hill Makes Address. .-.-~.~-~
e. Quincy Hill was at-his best. His
genial nature ruled the meeting, and
he told many witty stories and Incl
dents personal to persons present
Walter Doan introduced Mr.. Hill to
the meeting Quick to seize the sig
nificance of the humor involved in Mr..
Doan, an undertaken, introducing Mr.
Hill, florist. Mr.. Hill drolly comment
ed on the incident.
"An undertaken has just introduced
a man who advocates Say 1t With
Flowers said Mr.. Hill. ut looks like
funeral. Seriously, if we could bury
our uncharitablenss and pettinesses
the Society of Friends would get some
where. Not that we haven't already.
he fastened to explain, but I mean
we could go even further In our
progress"
Flowers from the Hill greenhouses
beautifully decorated the long lines
of tables, and each Friend wore a rose.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-12

human being. He is married and
when not actually engaged in racing
enjoys boxing. wrestling, plays hand
ball and goes hunting. His home Is
in Los Angeles and he works" in &.
movie now and then. being an especial
favorite around the studios where SEN
sational driving ia written into any
scenario.
Sarles thinks the speedway at Los
Angeles is beautiful and says, when
you hit the banked turns going at a
speedy clip you get a roller coaster
sensation" He doesn't think the
foreign drives have a single thing on
| the Yankeeland performers, says rae
ing is profitable, knows no fear in a
race and if he had it to do all over
again would not only start racing
again but would start sooner.