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Smyrna times., 1921-05-25
PLEAD GUILTY IN KENT COURT
Herman Roberts Charged With Break
ing In BrenfOrd Railroad Station
Held For Further Investigation

heiu rOr rurther Investigation
Before Resident Associate judge
William H. Boyce Friday in the plead
ing guilty court, Howard Patton. COL
ored, charged with assault and battery
on colOred girl at Dover. after
pleading guilty was sentenced to one
months Imprisonment in the Kent
county jail.-Francis E. Travers. COL
ored who had been arrested charged
With carrying revolver and who had
already been confined in Jail for three
weeks entered plea of guilty and
was sentenced to one months impris-
onment. Upon learning that Trayers
heId honorably discharged soldiers
certificate his sentence was changed
and he was prObated for three months
TO farmer Hurlock, of West Dover
Leander Thomas, colored, who pleaded
guilty to charge of larceny of a BIZ
cycle and who had previously served a
shSrt term in the New Castle county
Workhouse, was given a years impris-
onment in the workhouse.-The case
OF Herman Roberts, charged with
breaking and entering the railroad
station at Brenford, was continued for
observation-disclosures C. Smith,
who claimed to have acted in self-de-
Tense in the shooting and killing Of
Harry Burris, also cOlored, on the
night of May 2, and who has been held
IN the Kent county Jail on charge of
man-slaughter, secured bail and was
released from prison. The bail fixed
at $4,000, was furnished by relatives
and others near Viola, where the
shooting occurred.
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25
SMYRNA RED CROSS NOTES

Active Appeals Being Made For Cloth
ing For Suffering Children of Europe
Eleven million children in Europe
need clothes! There is, in fact, no
visible limit to the quantity of gar
ments needed. Thousands of children
have been collected at different points
in the devastated region. There a
Red Cross doctor, nurse and well
fare worker are stationed and they
will receive and distribute all Red
Cross supplies. This great emergency
drive for clothing for the suffering
children seems a solemn call to every
woman in America, and it is an appeal
to the women, who in war time served
so faithfully, to again take up sewing
and knitting with whole hearted zeal.
Only the combined efforts of all will
in any way meet this distress. The
local branch of the Red Cross urges
our Smyrna women to help in every
way possible. Mrs. F. E. Postles and
Mrs. L. l. Handy will have charge of
the sewing and will give out the work
to all who will kindly offer their SER
vices. Mrs. L. L. Arts and Miss
Rena Williams will have the wool and
they will be very grateful to all who
will volunteer to knit the sweaters
and stockings for the children.-chair-
man of publicity.
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25
woMAN's COLLEGE GIRL TO WE'D
Miss Margaret Groves, of MarshalltOn
and Mr.. X. r. Bowen, Newark

Miss Margaret Groves, of MarshaIItOn
and Mr.. X. r. Bowen, Newark
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Groves,
of Marshallton, gave an announcement
party at their home Saturday after
noon in honor of the engagement of
their eldest daughter, Margaret, a
senior at the Women's College, Uni
versity of Delaware, to Mr.. Knowles
R. Bowen, son of Postmaster and Mrs.
Levi K. Bowen, of Newark. Both are
well-known in Smyrna Young Mr..
Bowen is an alumnus of the Univer-
sity of Delaware, he having taken an
engineering course there. He now is
employed at Longwood, the large es-
tate of Pierre S. DUPONT, near Kennett
Square. Miss Groves is one of the
most prominent and popular students
at the Women's College, and has car
ried off many honors there. Mr.. Bow
en- was equally popular at the mems
college when he was going there. He
is member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon
and was in the service dur
ing the war. The wedding will take
place in the fall.
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25
TAYLORS BRIDGE ACTIVITIES

Meeting of Parent-Teachers AssOcia-
tiOn and Report of Recent Convention
Taylors Bridge, May 24.-The Tay-
lor's Bridge Community Association
held its regular monthly meeting Tues
day evening, May II. After short
program presented by some of the
children, followed a business meeting
during which Mrs. Arthur CHM read
the report of the convention of The
Delaware State Parent-T Teacher Asso-
citation. This opportunity was grasp
ed to express the appreciation of the
good work done by Mr.. Martin, the
teacher, and to extend to him an over
whelming invitation to return in Sep
tember. 1t was decided to defer. fur
ther meetings until school reopens.-
Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25
SCHOOL BOND ISSUE IN SHAPE
Bonds Are Being Printed and Work on
Building To Be Started Soon

BONDS Are Beng Printed and Work on
Building To Be Started Soon
That no stone will be left unturned
in the matter of taking advantage of
the 100000 gift that comes thru the
Delaware School Auxiliary, which Of
fer terminates July first next, the
Board of Education of the Smyrna
Special School District is on the Job
to dispose of $65,0OO worth of bonds
recently authorized by an overwhelm-
ing referendum vote of the citizens
and taxpayers, of this school district.
The bonds will be printed and ready to
issue before the time limit expires TO
make secure the 100000 gift of P. S.
DUPONT thru the Delaware School Aux
iliary. AS soon as the bonds are is
sued and the money is in hand, the
Delaware School Auxiliary will full
ly cooperate with the local board
to have plans and specifications
prepared to put the new $165,000
school proposition out at bids. There
are one or two plans considered and
which ever is accepted, it is hoped
that work of moving buildings and
actual work will begin during the
school vacation period.
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25
NV AUTO LICENSE PROTECTS
" Safeguards Now Make Sale of
%u Machine Almost Impossible


Aiarates of the State are pre-
i1lghew forms of application for a
1la2te of title to a motor vehicle
qua new forms are required of all
-oaoOlle owners in conformity with
laT passed by the General Assem-
at winter and which goes into
y June l. The new forms provide
ne name, business and home ad-
. Of the owner of the machine, a
3pete description of the vehicle
complete details of ownership.
1pectation is that the new forms
70 away with any possibility of a
"a machine being registered, or of
person purchasing a stolen ma
without knowing it has been
a' The source of ownership pro-
Ior the date of purchase, the
Of the dealer or person from
u the machine was obtained, the
.aTu OF payment, the amount of un-
balance, and the security given
Ae unpaid balance. The penalty
4 false statement is a fine vary
iiom $500 to $4,000 or imprison-
rom 90 days to five years or
All Of the information must be
- 70 before notary public and
olOrmatiOn is filed in the Office of
secretary of State at Dover. There
: space on the application for the
Ilcate Of the vendor and of the
"a with their names and adj
'es' The effect will be, it is said,
e'efy sale of an automobile or
motor vehicle shall be known to
y olllcers and the information will
~ ...r ME where it can be obtained.
vi iurther protect the owners of
Bs;.s OOiles against loss by theft or
=. lug imposed upon in a sale, cer-
~ u tltle of every machine must
!. ''Sined from the Secretary Of
NJ Deiore license tags can be OBJ
~ lof motor vehicles. After Sep
NJ s l 1t shall be unlawful to have
n ; possession a motor vehicle for
nsa certificate of title has not been
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25
DOG CATCHERS ON THE JOB
Spend Two Days in Smyrna and Catch
and ImpOund Five Dogs

With a determination to see the law
enforced, two dog catchers came to
town last week and in two days haul
ed in all the unregistered dogs they
could find These were impounded in
the dog pound in the town lot at the
power station and not being claimed
they were killed and buried. The COM
ing of the dog catchers renewed activ-
ity of owners to get their dogs regis
tered which now nears the $50 mark
The dog catchers will be here again
and perhaps frequently during the
summer and it will beNwise for dog
owners to abide by the law.
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25
HAIL STORM WREAKs DAMAGE
Visits Eastern Shore of Maryland Kill
ing Stock and Wrecks Homes

ONNNAA oAAel VAN~ho AAOAlhCS
Caroline county, Maryland, was
swept Monday afternoon by the most
terrific hail storm in the history of
that section. Stones as large as hens
eggs fell, doing great damage to grow
ing crops and fruits of all kinds. Cat
tie were killed in the fields. Town and
country homes in many instances were
badly wrecked. Window panes were
smashed. In some cases not window
was left unbroken in the home. The
large windows in the west side of the
Methodist Protestant Church in Fed
eralsburg, were smashed. Persons
who were. caught out in the storm had
their heads and face badly cut before
they could reach places of safety. Hail
was reported up as far as Sudlersville,
Nd, II miles from Smyrna. Following
the storm the temperature dropped
twenty-five degrees and cold and
rainy weather set in to-day.
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25
W. L. pLEAsANToN TAKES BRIDE
Married at EIktOn on the 18th Inst. To
Miss Elizabeth Ruth Cooper

On Thursday, May 18th, VIM. L.
Pleasanton and Miss Elizabeth Ruth
Cooper, stole a march on their many
friends and motored to Elkton, Md,
and were quietly married, after which
they departed by train to points of
interest. Since their arrival home,
they are located at their home on
Market street, Smyrna, where the
groom is engaged in the real estate
business. Their many friends wish
them a prosperous and happy future.
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25
E|IVARE'S DELEGATION IN
|1IGRESS AFTER ROAD MONEY
|yATORS WOLCOTT AND BALL
MNGRESSMAN LAYTON BUSY
\ Fighting For States Share Not
n Area And Population But What
State Pays in Federal Taxes

#p f1ShthtS u laws OAldIc NOL
N Area And Population But What
State Pays in Federal Taxes
snator Ball, Senator Wolcott and
rressman Layton will make a
n for a larger share for Delaware
the money which soon will be ap-
Dhated by Congress to assist the
les in financing the construction of
d roads. Senator Wolcott some
,s ago expressed his disapproval of
whole scheme of Federal aid in
building, but if an appropriation
made he insists that Delaware be
sed fairly. 1t is contended by the
lEare delegation in Congress that
Ugh the Diamond State pays as
b in income taxes as a number of
D States combined, her share of
fund appropriated for aid to the
.eS in road building is so small as
almost contemplate. The claim
hade that the system of apportion-
tis altogether wrong and ought to
hanged.
Delaware Is Not Fairly Treated
am in favor of Federal aid to
building if the distribution of
/ .b is on a fair and equitable
I;,' said Senator Ball. ''But Del
lre in this matter of Federal aid
been treated with manifest unfair
s. The basis for distribution in
FulatiOn and area. Of course Della
R is small in area and this is ac-
sed as a good reason for giving her
/ tiny share of the public road build
Efmd. The Delaware delegation is
F agreed that there are other mat
1 which should weigh heavily when
|IOTtiOning the amount of money
from the Federal treasury for
d building. "The authorities should
Eecially consider the amount of
|Es We pay" said Senator Ball. eve
|Ee an enormous contribution to the
asury every year and l insist that
IN the money is given out we
|lld get larger share"
|HlarisOn Made Shows Inequality
OE State which pays but one-tenth
be income and excess profit taxes
p Delaware turns into the United
rs Treasury, has received so far
+ ten times the amount of money
|lOad building that has been allot-
b Delaware. "I hope that Con-
s will see that we are not treated
way in future" said Senator Ball.
|is matter will come up for consid-
non in the very near future. There
10 difference of opinion between
astOr Wolcott and myself regarding
manner in which Delaware has
a treated. We each believe that
: Diamond State has had anything
Easquare deal"
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25
SMYRNA HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Smyrna High School Baseball Club
Loses First Game to SudIersville
Give to Near East Relief

Smyrna suffered its first defeat
when they journeyed down to Sudlers-
vile and were beaten by a score of 7
to 3. Wild throws and a great manv
errors caused the defeat of the Smyr-
ma boys. Three games are scheduled
for this week. FELTON, coming up on
Wednesday afternoon, Sudlersville on
Friday afternoon. Laurel, champion
OF Sussex county will play Smyrna on
Saturday afternoon for the champion
ship of Kent or Sussex county. This
is expected to be very interesting
game. Smyrna High had Tag Day
last Saturday and took in quite a good
deal of money which will be used to
defray the expenses of the base ball
team. The Seniors are progressing
in their plans for commencement and
hope to be able to present a good pro-
gram. Following is an itemized ac-
count of the money Smyrna High con-
tributed to the Near East Relief.
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25
HARRINGTON AVIATOR KILLED
Lieutenant Coates and Bride of Best
Friend Fall to Death

LNKCNEA = tlII 70 111.70HH
Lieutenant William Coates and Mrs.
John Brady were killed Friday when
an airplane in which they were riding
fell 1000 feet to the ground at the
Preakness flying field near Patterson,
N. ]. He is a native of Harrington,
Del. Mrs. Bradys husband and hum
dreds of spectators witnessed the
crash. Mrs. Brady, a bride of ten
months, was the wife of Coats most
intimate friend and companion on
many of his aeroplane trips, John
Brady, of Waterson. She consented
to make her first trip in plane Fri
day.
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25

Dog Acting Strangely Shot by Chief
A stray dog in the yard of Norris
Truax on Mt. Vernon street was shot
by Chief of Police Lewis after it was
seen to be acting in a peculiar man
ner. Dogs seen with it have been
chained up.
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25

\ Places Close Decoration Day
\ ay S.,. being Memorial Day a gen.
|iDss uSy' the Smyrna stores and
HsRs.S places viii close all day. In
n,. column the merchants make
@ouncement.
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25
MET WITH ACCIDENT IN LAUREL
Little Thomas Reihms, Jr., Formerly
of Smyrna Thrown From Truck

Little Thomas Reihm, Jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Reihm, formerly of
this town but now of Laurel, Nd, met
with quite painful accident last week
by falling out of truck while on his
way to school, breaking both bones
above the wrist in his right arm. Much
sympathy is expressed for the little
fellow.
Smyrna times., 1921-05-25

How Older Pupils Could Help Young
1t depends a great deal on the old
er pupils of a school what kind of pu-
pills the younger will be, for the older
naturally have great deal of infiu-
ence over the younger. Who, at some
time of their life, has not tried to pat
tern after someone older than them
selves. A freshman entering high
school is one very easily led. Remem-
ber your freshmen days, and think
how terribly afraid you were of max
ing mistake before some of the up
per classes? e? And remember how you
hated to show your ignorance of GUS
toms by asking questions, fearing you
would be laughed at? An upper class
man naturally has a great deal of in
tiuence over a freshman. If the up
per classmen take all studies lightly,
and "just slide through any way" TAX
ing nothing seriously but a good time,
as a matter of course the freshmen
will try to pattern after them and go
for the good time. On the other hand
if the upper classmen take their stu
dies more seriously and their good
time more lightly the freshmen will
be likely to do the same thing. How
often we hear a younger pupil sigh
ing, 30 dear I'll be glad when I'm a
Junior or Senior and can do as they
do" So it depends on the kind of
Seniors the Freshmen know, the kind
they will be. Sophomores, Juniors,
Seniors, remember your influence.
Lead the erring freshmen from the
false paths of pleasure to those of
duty. Let no "freshie" stray. Take
that for your watchword and just see
the results.-Correspondent.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
Commissioners Named
To AppraiSe Tract

After list of thirteen names had
been given to Judge w. T.. Baker, in
Federal court yesterday he selected i've
who will act as commissioners in the
condemnation case OF the Board OF Edit
cation Of Union district. Marshall
county vs.. 4. &. McMcChen and Mary l..
McMechen Stokes. for Il tract of four
acres situated In South BCnwood which
is known as the Nick He'll field. The
five commissioners were l.. j.. Halter
George ]. Mathison. Howard Mcdonald
Samuel Nesbitt and James X. li:ll.
This tract of land which the board
Is trying to buy Is TO be used as an
athletics field. At one time an offer or
81. 500 per acre was rejected as the
board was Of tho opinion that the price
vas too much 70 rthis ground.
The commissioners have been In
structcd to look tho tract OF land over
and take testimony. IS such Is desired
after which they will arrive at a GER
tain price, II each side Is dissatisfied
after they have set n price the matter
more thany likely will be appealed to
federal court and tried before jury.
Judge Baker selected Attorneys c. T..
Carrigan and T. S. Riley, both repre-
scnting the parts. to act as commits
sion and hear tho condemnation pro-
ceedings.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
HIGH COST OF CIRCUS
REACHES Big FIGURE

The high cost OF living for the sma IL
ard the large family seems TO nave
nothing on the high cost OF feeding
circus Knowing tho cost or meat toaaE
Md then 10 hear that tho HagenneSh-
Wallace Circus. which is To pitch It's
rrnts hero Monday. May g, has 10 ouS
five 10 six hundred pounds OF beer LOT
Tho animals 0ioae each day. rather taxes
tho rub Off our troubles little
And that flve TO six hundred po""uS
Of benf. we arc sold. Is In addition 10
tho many pounds necessary to prepare
meals for tho performers ana WorNinE
crows, whose food must be Of the Vet!
best. Then there are the other FOCUS
necessary TO complete the meals Tor the
people.
Then for the animals there are the
rnary tons OF hay: the many bushels q
oats end tho countless numoe- o. spe
ciu!ly prepared mixtures fo- others o.
the animals. which run into many uoi-
lars.
The Hagenbeck-Waliace Circus car
RIGS more than 1000 men. women and
animals. II tho total cost OF feeding
the show per day vas figured up foc
,hc outsider, We would find that no maj
;e- how humble a man must live to oert
the high costs, he still has something
on the circus.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
CONGRESSIONAL ACTION
MAY NULLIY CASE

Once more an old case which first
started way back in 1910. was continued
by Judge W. E. Baker In Federal court
yesterday morning. The case is styled
the United States VS.. Isaiah Stephens,
ct al. This action grew out of the rob-
berry Of the McMechen post office on
November 1e. 1910. Robbers secured
loot OF $4,000 worth Of stamps which
were taken from a safe riaed by the
yeggs. A government inspector was
then called to investigate and he re-
ported that Stephens, who was then
postmaster. was responsible for the rob-
berry and liable. Shortly after Stephens
had been arrested bill was introduced
in congress asking that the government
reimburse Stephens for the loss. This
bill has failed at each session Of con-
greSs.
Attorney Charles +. Carrigan. repre-
sentSting the defendant. stated in court
that the bill has been introduced again
in congress and on these grounds the
case was continued.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
UNCLE SAM AFTER TAX
IN VOLSTEAD CASES

The large number OF defendants who
were cleared In Federal court on Thurs
day after being charged with the viola
ton OF the EolstcaI act. because the
search warrants used were faulty. are
not through with the United States
government. Arrangements are already
being made to present tax bills 10 each
OF these defendants by the United
States Internal Revenue office. The
government will seek through these
Bills to collect the tax for, owning and
operating stills and the unpaid tax on
liquor.
Tho tax on a still is $1,000 with a
penalty for not having same licensed
with an added penalty for each quart
Of liquor each OF the defendants had
in his or her possession when the Off
GERS made the raid. In one case alone
that Of Mrs. Morris Swartz, it has been
figured that she owes the government
$4,000. Most OF these cases are In
Wheeling district.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
EXPANDING BUSINESS
Prank Coseanza VIII Equip Triple TO
Load Railroad Carlo Hao
Barge Line

Frank Costanza. owner Of the large
coal mine located south OF the Richland
coal companys holdings. ~ having
large chute arranged at the tipple where
all trucks arc loaded. 1t is being fixed
in such 4 way that more than one truck
can be loaded at time. In addition to
this work he IS also making Il number
Of repairs about the entrance OF the
mine and is constructing several addi-
tional buildings which will be used for
the storing Of MARTIAL.
Mr.. Costanza. as soon as possible. In
tends to extend the present coal tpple
across the rier road. making other nee
esSary improemtnts so that he can load
railroad cars. Later he will equip the
tipple TO such an extent that he Will be
able 70 ship coal up and own the river
in barges.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
INSPECTING SCOUTS
Officials Of wheeling District Being
Kept BuSy-rroop No. to ne
Inspected This Evening

Boy Scout officials OF the Wheeling
district arc being kept busy on making
Inspection trips to tho arious tropS IN
this district. The troop 20 be visited
this evening will be Troop No. At the
Vance Memorial Preshy trrian church
OF woodsdaic. This troop is one OF the
livlicst in the d:striG: and is planning to
have several extra assistant scout
masters as soon rs these boys have
completed their training At the scout
masters training school This Is being
dore SO that tho work can he extended
ami they will DC abe 70 help otner
troops out on various occas lons.
Since these Inspections have been
started by the local council all tho boys
have been working hard and in all prob
ability they will make good showing
IN the future
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
~yrrcosr SERVICE

4 special service will be held at ST
Johns +. r. church on Pentecost when
some one hundred new members are to
be taken into the congregation. Rev
William l.. Ulfert. pastor. will speak.
Tomorrow will mark the termination
OF successful membership campo ign
which was launched recently by the
officers Of the church. That their ef-
forts have been fruitful is we'll evil
denced by the splendid results shown up
at the present time. All the new mcm-
bers whose names have been turned in
during the drive are requested to attend
this service. so that they may be re-
eeived into the congregation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
EXCURSION TONIGHT;
TWO TRIPS SUNDAY

The Verne Swain. which has been
lying Mt the local wharf for the past
few days. will make trip this evening"
leaving tho wharf at o'clock and re-
turning at II o'clock,
The boat will also mako two trips
Sunday. ono at 2;aO o'clock and the other
ut 8 o'clock. Both or the trips Will be
mada down tho river, Wheeling pro-
pie are enjoying these excursions very
much, and this boat will operate from
the local wharf NIL this season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
CRECCSVIELE SCHOOL
WILL PRESENT PLAY

On Thursday evening. May -. at S:l5'
the curtain will be raised at the pretty
little stucco church at Clinton. where
IL lads and lassies from GregGsville
school will present safety First Il
very instructive and entertaining little
play OF rs pages, Professor Cruel.
principal OF the school, assures the COM
munity IT will be time we'll spent to sec
this production BY the youngsters. The
Clinton VI. l.. Church building Is equip
ped with u S0-foot stage IL feet deer.
and n committee from the Kings class
will look after the comfort of the crowd
also the silver offering which will be
taken at the door.