davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times., 1921-09-28
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Levi Clarence Scott, Aged 63 Well
Known MiddletOwn Business Man
Died Suddenly on Monday Morning

l.. Clarence Scott, aged SO, for
many years in the express and livery
business in Middletown, died suddenly
Monday morning of heart attack. He
became i'll Sunday morning and all
day Sunday he was depressed. Mon
day morning when he arose from bed
he fell on the floor and died almost in
stantly. His death was shock to his
friends for no man in Middletown
came in contact with the general pub
lie more or was better known. His
livery business before the day of the
automobile made him familiar with all
sections of the surrounding country.
A good host and popular with the
travelling public and people generally,
he will be greatly missed. He leaves
his wife and one daughter, Miss Ada
Scott, who is a teacher in the Odessa
public school. He is also survived by
two brothers William A. Scott, of
Townsend, and Thomas P. Scott, of
Lewes; three sisters-Mrs. Margaret
Smith, Wilmington; Mrs. S. Emily
Massey and Mrs. w. E. Lee, of Mid
dletown. Deceased was a nephew of
the late Bishop Levi Scott of the NJ.
E. Church.
Private VinsOn Laid to Rest Camden
The funeral of Private Clarence
Vinson of Lebanon, who died in
France, November 3, 1918, from
wounds received in battle, was held
from the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Vinson, at 2 o'clock Mon
day afternoon under the auspices Of
Walter L. Fox Post, No. 2, American
Legion, of Dover. A large crowd at
tended the funeral. The Rev. Wilson
] G. Moore and the Rev. Alfred Smith,
D. D., delivered the sermons. The fir
ing squad was composed of men from
Company G of Dover. Dover Band
played several selections. Taps were
sounded by Bugler Marvel Baxter
Floral emblems were numerous and
handsome. lnterment was at ODD
Fellows Cemetery, Camden.
Veteran Maryland Editor Dead
Joseph M. Street, aged 83 years, one
of the oldest newspaper editors in thj
State of Maryland, died Saturday
evening at his home in Bel Air. He
was proprietor of the Hartford Demo
crat and was one of the oldest gradu
ates of Princeton University. Hi!
funeral was held Monday afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1921-09-28
21 ENTER FROM KENT COUNTY
Three From Smyrna High School, Ma
tricuIate at Delaware University

Three From Smyrna High ScnOOl, Ma
circulate at Delaware University
High Schools of Kent County have
sent 21 young men and women to the
University of Delaware at Newark
for the year just starting, fifteen OF
that number having enrolled in the
Freshman class at Delaware College
and six at the Women's College. Of
the new students who have entered
the two college outside of Kent coun-
ty, 81 are from Wilmington, 30 from
Sussex county, % from rural New
Castle county and number from out
side of Delaware, most Of those how
ever being from the counties of states
adjoining Delaware. The new students
from Kent County who have just en-
tered are. ]. Reginald DeFord, Richard
G. Long and Cornelius A. Tilghman,
of Smyrna; A. NJ. Fisher, H. r. jack
son, C. D. Spaid, H. Pikus and H. c.
Lowber, of Dover; r. H. Hook and H.
A. Jones, of Woodside; H. S. Murphy,
T. c. Hudson, j. H. Deputy and j. r.
Skewis, of Milford, and H. c. Sylves-
ter, of Clayton, who enter Delaware
College, and Miss Dorothy Mum and
Miss Mary r. Eisenberg, of Milfordi
Miss L. Maude Lodge and Miss ENTITY
H. Jones, of Dover; Miss Pearl Cain
of Harrington, and Miss Sarah E
Station, of Wyoming who enter Wo'
| mans College.
Smyrna times., 1921-09-28
ORIGINAL ACT NAMING SMYRNA
Walter G. Tatnall, of State Archives,
Brings Interesting Old Paper to Town

Brings Interesting Old Paper to Town
Walter G. Tatnall, in charge of the
State Archives at Dover, brought to
Smyrna and put on display at Clifton
& Jones pharmacy; the original act
passed January 16, 1906, changing the
name Duck Creek Cross roads to the
town of Smyrna. The paper is in a
good state of preservation and reads
as follows:
AN act to change tine name of Duck Creek
Cross Roads to Smyrna.
BE it enacted by the Senate and the House
of Representatives of the State of Delaware in
General Assembly met. that the village situ-
ated in Duck Creek Hundred in Kent County.
now called and known by the name Duck
Greek Cross Roads. shall from and after the
passing of this act. be called. taken and
known by the name of Smyrna. and that all
acts of General Assembly of this State. deeds
and other instruments of writing in which
Duck Creek Cross Roads aforesaid is named
shall be construed and taken to relate to the
said village. hereby called Smyrna; and that
all legal proceedings which may have any re-
lation to the said village. in which it may
he hereafter. be necessary to use the name of
the same. it shall be called Smyrna instead Of
Duck Creek Cross Roads.
Signed:
Thomas Laws. Speaker of the House of Rep
resentatives.
James Sykes. Speaker of the Senate.
Passed at Dover. January l6 1906.
Smyrna times., 1921-09-28
Veteran Maryland Editor Dead
DELAWARE LOSES TO PENN
First Football Game of Season Re-
: suits in Overwhelming Defeat

First Football Game of Season Re-
suits in Overwhelming Defeat
University of Delaware Football
team opened the season Saturday with
the University of Pennsylvania and
were swamped 20 to O. The first
game on the home gridiron, Frazier
Field, will be next Saturday, October
l, with the strong Muhlenburg eleven
as opponents. Sylvester Derby the
new football coach will have the squad
in much better shape by that time.
Notwithstanding the large score run
up on Delaware by the big Penn team
last Saturday those who have watched
the squad practice predict that Derby
will develop a strong team. The Penn
team was in no way a fair test. 1t
was played so early in the season that
there was not sufficient opportunity to
prepare a team for such hard game
and Derby being a new coach was
doubly handicapped. There are eight
more games. on the schedule of which
number five will be played at home
and 9 away. The complete schedule
follows: October 1, Muhlenburg at
Newark; October 8, Johns Hopkins at
Baltimore; October Is, N. Y. Agricul-
tural College at Newark; October 22,
Haverford at Haverford; October %,
Washington College at Newark; No
vember 5, Western Maryland at
Newark; November II, Lafayette at
Easton, Pa; November 10, Pennsyl-
vania Military College at Newark.
Smyrna times., 1921-09-28
AFTER ILLEGAL DUCK HUNTERS
Chief Game Warden Anxious to Round
Up ViOlatOrs of Law

1t is reported that many gunners are
shooting duiks alon gthe Delaware
Bay marshes in violation of the Fed
eral and State game laws. This has
been called to the attention of the
State authorities and this week Chief
Game Warden Dillihay is making a
tour of the bay shore. in the hope of
catching those who are shooting game
out of season. Many ducks come to
Delaware marshes at this season to
hatch out the young and every effort
is being made to protect them.
Smyrna times., 1921-09-28
CHEST OF SILVER FOR BRIDE
Ushers Union of Townsend Overwhelm
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Watts

Townsend, Sept. 27.-The members
of the Ushers' Union of Townsend and
other friends gave variety shower to
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Watts, who were
recently married, at the home of the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Watts. A club, of which they are
members, presented them with chest
of silver, containing thirty-five pieces,
and the Ushers' Union gave them a
Smyrna times., 1921-09-28
HEAD GAsHED IN CORN CUTTER
Russell Bullock of the Short Farm,
Near Hartly, Meets With Accident

Russell Bullock, a young farmer,
near Hartly, met with painful acci-
denty Friday which came near caus-
ing the loss of his life. He, with 9TH
er men, was cutting corn and negro
farm hand was driving a corn cutter
to which was hitched a mule. The
mule became frightened and started to
run away. Bullock, to aid the negro
in stopping the animal, jumped on the
cutter, and as he did, the mule kicked,
throwing him to the ground, the ma
chine passing over him. The knives
cut deep cash in one hip, nearly 10
the bone, and also deep cash on the
head near the temple.
Smyrna times., 1921-09-28
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM
Lineup Selected-First Game With
Newark High October 7th

Smyrna H. S. boys have been prac-
ticing very hard for the past three
weeks. Their first game will be at
Newark on Oct z. Everyone is invit-
ed to attend this game. 1t will be
played on University of Delaware field
Those who will be seen in the lineup
are: Patterson, OBJ; Deakyne, re-;
White, RIB; S. Moore, r.t.; Deamer,
lib; King, r.g.; Pratt, f.b.; Sklut, c;
d. Moore, l.g; Hynson, It,; Hutchin-
son, Le.; substitutes, Richards, Broad
way, Curry.
Smyrna times., 1921-09-28
Two Autos Stolen at Milford Carnival

Two cars were stolen in Milford on
Saturday night, the parties being
there to attend the carnival. One was
a Pennsylvania car, the other Della
ware machine. The latter was found
deserted near Dover and turned over
to officers, who returned it to the
owner, Mr.. Walker of Pennington.
Smyrna times., 1921-09-28
DEFORD'S RUG CONTEST ENDS
Miss Frances Cox, of Philadelphia, the
Winner, Guesses 1917 Square Yards

WIIHeI, UUessts o07z SQUARE IdIus
The Congoleum Rug Contest at ].
E. DeFord's Department Store came
to a close yesterday. The winner,
who guessed the nearest number of
yards in the rugs on display in the
show window, was Miss Frances Cox,
of Philadelphia, granddaughter of
Mrs. Jerry Goldsborough, of this town,
who took chance while visiting here.
She guessed the right number of
yards which was exactly 9313 square
yards. She will receive free for her
answer one new 9x12 Gold Seal Con-
gOleum Rug.
Smyrna times., 1921-09-28

l',''' \ New Bungalow on Frazie, s.
/ Frslier ,3,ssg terry has broken ground
b eeartvsI,s,e s.seet on the lot next to
"''py when completed. "''''''
Smyrna times., 1921-09-28

Eaty tr...,. l. VI bonding the several
b d asaS1rers .osl who are also coIIer.
|liness 0Ol r0O taxes was left with the
be- I5s manager ag, and secretary to ar
peal e5un,aa n amounts handled by the
b: New '"ty y treasurers are as fol-
n ,oustr rs Castle ,st e. county, s417.75;
|ANO. n, n, 10000; Sussex county.
|.sied ,onSiil one matter Of adjusting the
|tstbee e'4altlon aaanlt at st. Georges was
Fa If tbs s'Tp,e1ary and business man.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-26
CHRISTOPHER THURBER IN CHARGE ON
 EX-kAISER'S FARM IN ASIA MINOR

Greek orphans who are kept alive solely by American philanthropy. Prior to his service with the Red Cross Thurber was superintendent of the Home for Homeless Boys at Covington Virginia. Under his new assignment he will not only be re- sponsible for keeping the children in the Near East Relief orphanage alive but will also have charge of directing their education and training. It is the fixed policy of the relief organization to work towards the more permanent result of preparing the children to become self-su2- porting and useful citizens of their coun- try after they reach maturity
 Thurber succeeds Miss Mary Graffam, who recently died in Sivas after a long period of service fn that region as a mis- sionary and later as a relief worker The one of the most important in Asia Minor. It embraces a large territory where the native Christian population suffered se- verely during the war, and where in ad- dition to ou2hanage work, the Near East relief Is maintaining industrial work for victims of continued warfare and depor- tati2ns who have heen prevented by po- litical instability and disorders from re- turning to their homes and engaging in their usuad occupation Shortly beforc the announcement of ThurDers a1- pointment word was received here that q large quantity of food, clothing, and other supplied must be furnished before the se- were winter weather set in if acute suf- fering is to be prevented.
 Thurbcf went out to the Near East last summon.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-26

There's a new boss over the former farm ot the ex-llaiser in Sivas, Central Asia Minor. He's American and former Norwich man, too-Christopher c. Thur Der, during the war director of the Red Cross activities at the Camp Wadsworth hospital, and afterwards ia charge of the same work at the public health service hospital at Greeneville, S. c.
 The spacious estate, which the erst- while emperor had planned for his head quarters in the Near East When the Ger man army should have conquered that part of the world, passes to his control by virtue of his appointment as director of the Near East relief for the Sivas district Announcement of this appoint ment was received Friday at the head quarters of the relief organization in New York in word from it's Constantinople of flee
 The farm was turned over to the Near East Relief shortly after certain No venlber 6Iy brought disaster to it's form CT proprietor. Since then it has been used as headquarters for American relief ac- tivities among the thousands of ,Armeni- an and Greek orphans and refugees in that region.
 A native of Norwich, and a graduate of the N F. A. class Of 1898 and of Trini- ty college, Hartford. class of 1903, Thur her is particularly fitted for the work he has been assigned to. Relief activities In this district center chiefly about the care of large number of Armenian and
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-26
BUSINESS FOR JURY
 IN SUPERIOR e

Assignments of jury cases for trial in this city were made as follows by Judge George E. Hinman at the superior court short calendar session here Friday morning:
 Tuesday, Nov. 29th: Kessler vs. Sokol John Paracend vs. Johanna Paracenti Barnes vs. Culver, ct al. Lindholm vs. Clifford.
 Wednesday, Nov. 3oth: Gates vs. Geer, let al Roomberg vs. Uncasville Mfg. Co.,, Eaikowski vs. Manchester Riddles vs. Atwood. Dorr vs. Moshier.
 Thursday, Dec. l Edmond vs. Atwood Freyer vs. Clarke ct al. Law vs Clarke, e- al. Williams vs. Clarge, ct al. Pace ys. City o' New London
 Friday, Dec, 2, short calendar bar meeting and assignment of cases. Gran daI vs. Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. " & g. Bottle Go. vs Rich, ct al. Cullivan vs. Wheeler. Main vs. Bradley. Barry vs. Pandleto1. Washburn X Rogers, Inc vs. Storing & Leasing Co. Ellis vs. Main, ct aL Armstrong, ct al. vs. Moran, ct al. Groepler vs King, ct al. Monday, Dec. ,. Court assignments :: i Barnard. EXT. &c vs. Smith, ct al, ap- peal from probate.
 Tuesday, Dec. s. Jury assignments :: C. M. Shay Fertilizer Go. vs N. Y, N. H. 6 IT. R. R. Go. Especially Matysewskf vs. Wheeler tSpeciaD. Byrne vs. Abernathy. | (Special)
 Monday Dec 12. Court assignment: McWilliams vs. Morton.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-26
THREE WIVES AND ONE
 HUSBAND GET DIVORCFs

Three divorccs in which the petition CTS were the wives and one or tho pcti- ticn of the husband were granted by Judge Allyn l.. Brown in the superior court here Friday morning. All were on the uncontested list and all were for desertion. The court session was he in the common pleas court room.
 Marian Douglas Wood of New Lon don, married to George Raymond Wood of that place on Jan. ii, 1918, and de- serted on or about the same day, got her divorce and a change of name to Marion Douglas.
 Edna F. Brown of New London. whose maiden name was Mitchell se- cured divorce from James c. Brown of 1o5 East Hanover street. Trenton. N. J. They were married Aug II, 1914, and she claimed she was deserted In May, 1917. She was given the custody Of a four-year-od dallahter, but her request for alimony was denied.
 Mary M Jack, of New London. had her name changed to Mary Murphy and was given divorce from Robert C. Jack, now of parts unknown. whom she mar riod Aug IS, 1910. She was deserted a utte more than a month later viz: on Sept. 27. 1910.
 Gilbert s. Edwards of Norwich se- cured divorce from Susie Wfckson Ed wards, formarly of Norwich, now of parts unknown. They were married | Sept. 26, 1898, and he al l'eged that shc | deserted him on May 10, 1918. He was given the custody of two children, aged | II and 12.
 | The suit of Ruth Hass of New London vs Marcus Hass went off and the case | Of Fred w. Wenzel of Norwich vs. SeI- ma L. Wenzel was postponed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-26
EARLY MAILING TO HELP
 CHRISTMAS PACKAGE DELIVERY Y

Will you go home today and take this message to your parents and friends?
 Our postmaster has asked us to mai. cur Christmas parcels thisl week, for, un- less we dO Uncle Sam's load may be so heavy the last few days before Christmas that he won't be able to deliver all the presents by Christmas eve"
 The parcels must be well wrapped and tied and addressed plainly in order thac they may arrive in good condition with their Christmassy appearance unspoiled. You can put on your package, Do not open until Christmas
 And, there must be a number on your house and a mail receptacle too, for, if there isn't, Santa Claus messenger, your letter carrier, may not be able to find the house where the present belongs.
 There are scr-e other things, too in which you can all assist in improving the mail service ana in saving our govern ment millions of dollars a year that is now wasted because of our carelessness- yours and mine.
 Every day that you drop letter in the mail box 40N00,000 ether letters are al- ready pushing and tanning through the postal machinery. One letter a day fir each family of i've persons in the United States is given to Uncle Sam to deliver.
 When you send a parce to the pos office for mailing any day there are about 1 S,000,000 ether parcels ahead of yours i through the postal hopper. This is in or l dnary days; at Christmas time 1t is muI- | tiplied many times.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-26
POETRY
COD SAVE THE rIAn,

OOD SAVE THE FLA6l Washed In the blood Of the brav, and .,,
 blooming, --' snatched from the altar 0, ,rsol.s,
 foes, A' Burning vita r.a4-nre-. but ,ev.- con. Flash is broad ribbon. of 'iny and vainiy, the prophets. of Baai would ,.rd va;nly his worshispers pray for ir Thousands have died for i,. r-n-on, de-
 fend H.
 Emblem of justice and mercy to all. Justice that reddens the sky with her
 tcrrors,
 Mercy that comes with her white.
 handed train. Soothing all passions. redeeen1inr al sheathlng tho saber and breaking the
 chain. Borne on the deluFe of old usu-ps,io,, Drified our ark OCT the desolate sess Bearing the rainbow of hope 10 the ns-
 tons.
 Torn from the storm-cioud and nung
 to the breeze, God bless the Flag and its loyal defend
 CTS. | While its broad folds OCT the battle
 fed wave, I'll the dim stsr-wresth rekindle itS Washed from it's stains fin the hJeod of
 the brave
 Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-26

Mrs. Waiter Kellner of Norwich, enter Sailed Friday evening for her guest Miss Amelia smith of Florence, Mass. Among tloss attending from Taftviue were Mrs Albert q. AherE Mrs. Thomas I. Sears Tr- Mrs. Earle AI. Wood. and the Misses Elsie Heap. Flossie Meyer. Ruth Heap. FL sic Kinder. Rose Murphy, Soohie Thoma. Ella Kinder Helen Aberg, SC5srta Grove. Stella Warrington, Ruth Kupky and Ethel AherE.
 Stanley Healy or wiuimautic spent Thanksgiving win local friends.
 Edwin Pollard Of Boston. Mass. is the guest cf lI-. and Mrs. WIfred Pollard Of South Front street.
 Raymond A. P.nEres with his guest, Adrian Bus-i,lo. of Pratt Institute. Brook -yu, N T., are at the home Of Mr. and 1frs. Alberto Pingree for the holiday va cation
 The Dramatic club met Thursday morn s-r. in P-renah hall
 2-- and Mrs. Ralph c. Dion spent a sAc-- time this week in WTimartic.
 Have your garments s.eam cleaned at Edward Adaus.'-adv.
 The St- Louis society gave a success ful social and dance in their hall on Dion E--ee-, Thursday evening.
 Mss Louise Sigrist. a student at the @..a-H aA.'-.'a.as .Lt4l-E Sf-lLHl- TOT QITS- Hs spent the holiday with her mother, or North 3. street.
 An American Express wagon caught one 0f its wheels ir the trolley tracks 5us- below the city line. where the tracks cross the road Friday afternoon. The Vrce. was vedEed .n between the guard --l and the regular iron and had to be r-lei cIt.
 Nike 3Ior.n is a week end visitor in tr, village.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-26
KALEIDOSCOPE

Tea Is gathered frcm the plant four times a year
 A perfect emerald is the most costly Of all jewels.
 Tn Persia the wedding service i al- ways read in front of a fire.
 New orlesn is 10 use poison gas in an effort 10 exierminste rats.
 The inhabitants Of France smoke twice as much as they did before inc war.
 The population Of the British empire exceeds one-quarter Of the worlds popu- lation.
 The famous clock of BesuvsIs cathe- dral is said 10 be composed Of s1.oso separate pieces.
 Deaf persons are to have special churches in Germany. with telephones be- tween the pulpit and the pews.
 According 10 a Greek writer. effemIrst. dsndies in ancient Greece sometimes slept on beds of sponge.
 Irish terriers are used at night in West minister cathedral to assist in guarding the valuable articles in use there
 Genius has been eu.lained by an -risf surgeon as the product of a germ which get into and around the human brain.
 The ocean bed. to a depth as serea miller can be tested and graded by means of little appliance which can be lowered and which grabs sample of the sea bed.
 At one period In Holland there was . ban on tho gale O, oranges and earrvts The reason was the hoshle feeling toward ti;o stsdtholder's family. whose taroriis cclor was orange.
 The exclamation. don't care a ns." has nothing whatpvtr 10 do wiih figs. This rzy.ng. or at least the word "hs' eornes from the Italian word -5co" whlch neAnl . snHp of the fiaF~r.
 Greek ssehseoies.stH have unesr;hee ss iFase Hing temple al RerraA, Thesaaiy. Ths structure is in an excellent stEte of ases. erfatlan and Ia said te Rs as large sa the le-,Pl ef iupitr zt oiysnses. The brenEs iassFiRiians establish the date Aa that ef 800 h, C., Tablets have sisa- been found bearing iadiaai.ens of lava ana rsseAn- tieaz cf eEeseat eiriilxAassn. fssss is ths saeozd tesEais 6sss7seFed within A moatA, the first having hesA found RsEr rns offy of Nese. Tue ssesrsssas gre esa.ias. ina
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-26
ONE WEEK MORE TO
 RETAIN AUTOMOBILE NUAYBEF

The motor vehicle department -an- nounced Friday, while the law requires the department to reserve onlv those registration numbers for passenger mo- tor vehicles from l to 5000 inclusive, yet there have been so many applica- tions from persons who are sentimental ly attached to the numbers they have had for a period of years that the de. partment will, without any obligation on it's part, do what it can to fill such applications where they are filed on or before December 1 and accompanied by the requisite fee.
 It was explained that person who wanted to register his car from April l. as many people do. and desired to re- tain the number of his present registra- tion would have to make application and send in the fee before Dec. 1, the same as those who wanted to register their cars for the entire year.
 As the tirrA grows shorter for the re-recistering of automobiles the motor vehicle department is deluged with re- quests that all kinds of numbers be reserved. Those who are eager for low numbers, with only two Or three fig ures. outnumber those who fear the jinx 13" on their markers. One man. writ i ing to Commissioner StOecllel insisted that he simply had to have a change | in his number. because everything had
 zone f1ooey since you gave me '2313. ' ] Another was equally persistent that
 there ought to be "13" in his number ! because he was a thirteenth son bor1
 On Friday, the thirteenth. and nothing
 should be permitted to check his lucky 1 streak.
 A gentleman in New Haven who
 wanted 1899 because he was graduated from college that year was outdOne b5
 fellow sufferer in Bridgeport who wrote the commissioner to have a | heart. the fivver aint got power enough
 to carry them big numbers up the hills i A woman who needed number plates tc match Fido's license held the prize unti yesterday when a good natured old fel-
 ,ow from Hartford Dleaded that. If he could have the same number as his house. it would keep him from forget 1 ting his address.