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Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
COUNCILS LAST ACT WAS To
LOWER ELECTRIC LIGHT RATE
REDUCTION OF FROM 15c PER K
W. TO 12c X. w. AND S1.5O MIN.
Recommendation Also Authorized TO
ASK Gas Co. to Lower Their Rate to
81 per 1000 Gu. ft.; Financial Report

Recommendation Also Authorized to
Ask Gas Co. to Lower Their Rate to
S2 per 1000 Gu. ft.; Financial RepOrt
The last act of Smyrna Town Coun-
ell, Friday evening before it adjourned
sine die, was to lower the electric
light rates (commercial) from 15c per
n. w. to 12c per K. w., with a re-
ductlon in the minimum (meter) rate
from $1.75 to $1.5O a month. No
change was made in the motor or in
dustrial rates. Council voted unani-
mously along with the above reduc-
ton, to recommend that the Smvrna
Light, Heat and Power Company, (Gas
.Plant) reduce their gas rates from
$3.50 to 81 per 1000 Gu. #. President
l.. NJ. Price was authorized to notify
Mr.. Paul Rutan, manager of the Gas
plant of Councils action President L.
M. Price and all members were pres
ent. After the report of the auditing
committee was made, f. T. Porter read
the fiscal report for the year, which
on motion was adopted and ordered
published. The report shows. as of
ficially published in another column
that $52,O27.04 has been disbursed
thru the treasurer'S hands the past
year. The assets are S9,492.1O; the
water works show an earning of SAIL
46; the Opera House an earning of
$2SS.86. The Electric Light Plant 10
the joy and surprise of members show
ed an earning this year of 1856. IA.
This was du to a general growth of
business. The bonded indebtedness has
mounted to the SUM of$124;000, an in
crease of $10,500,- due to resurfacing
streets last year. Members of
Town Council look with optimism to
the future of the plant and the way
business is growing see no mistake in
remodeling our electric light plant un-
less it be that a mistake was made in
not making one of the turbin units a
$50 K. w. instead of 100 K. W. After
Council adjourned sine die, President
l.. NJ. Price took the members to
SherwoodS ice cream parlor and gave
them a treat which Was greatly en-
joyed.
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
EXTENSION MEETING w. c. T. U.
Held at Home of Mrs. Andrew d. Cole
and Dell ghtful Program Was Given

Frances E. Willard Extension meet
ing of the Womans Christian Tenn
perance Union was held at the home
of Mrs. Andrew D. Coles, on Monday
afternoon, February 9th, with Mrs.
Margaret Wright, chairman of Red
Letter Days, presiding, with the fol-
lowing program. Singing, "Stand Up,
Stand Up, for Jesus" Scripture les
son, Psalm 81, by Mrs. Jos. Beckett.
Prayer, Mrs. David Knots. Reading,
"Catch the Vision" by Mrs. Laura
Porter. Reading, Sayings of Fran
ces E. Willard" by Mrs. Harry Col
Inns. Solo, "The Old Story" by Mrs.
Frank Hynson. Reading Frances E.
Wizards Love for Flowers and Folks"
by Mrs. Molly Cantwell. Song by
Union, "Win a Million Members by
Nineteen Twenty-four." Reading.
Frances E. Willard's Widening Way"
Mrs. Margaret Wright. Singing,
Doxology. A pleasant social time fol-
lowed and refreshments were served
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
FIRED ON AUTOMOBILE PARTY
Bullet Shattered Glass in Car of jas.
COvingt0n of Dover.

FRIDAY evening, as some Dover res
ldents were on their way TO Fredeg-ica
to witness a game of basketball be-
tween Dover High School and Fred
erica High School teams, they were
attacked by an armed .bTigand on the
highway, who fined upon them. The
car which was shot AT was that of
James Covingtsn, a taxicab owner of
Dover, who was driving his car. The
other occupants were H. C. Helm, a
druggist, his wife and young daugh-
ter, and Edgar Short, a pharmacist in
The store of Mr.. Helm all of Dover.
AS the car approached a strip of
woods or branch north of Magnolia,
a shot was heard and bullet struck
the glass of the sedan, breaking it and
scattering pieces of glass around the
back of the neck of Short, who was
sitting beside Covington. Had Cow
ingtOn been sitting upright in the car
the bullet would have struck him in
the neck, fortunately he was leaning
over the wheel. The occupants first
impression was to stop and make an
investigation, but all being unarmed,
they deemsd it inadvisable and sped
the car to Magnolia, where they tel
ephoned to Dover for officers. State
Detective Wharton was at Frederick
and was informed of the shooting, but
no clue could be secured as to the per-
petrator Of the outrage.
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
IMPROVEMENT AT OPERA HOUSE
Manager Mark McManus Receiving
Compliments on His New Seats


A delightful innovation at the Smvr-
ma Opera House the past week was
the new seats installed by manager
Mark McManus. They are of the
modern type and very comfortable. In
placing the seats, space was reserved
for a center aisle and one on each side
of the auditorium. This is a great aid
In emptying the house after perform
ances also makes seats easier to obtain
and more accessible. The new seats
as well as the pictures, were enioyed
by splendid crowd Saturday night
and Mr.. McManus received many COM
pliments. The new exit on the ward
side of the Opera House is being has
tened. This will not only make for
the Accommodations of his patrons, but
will relieve the uncertainty of sufi-
cient exits in case of an outbreak of
fire. With the Opera House modern
lied and splendid bill of attractions
booked, manager McManus hopes for
continued support and patronage.
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
TOWN ELECTION OF SMYRNA
RESULTS IN TWO CHANGES
H. EUGENE MABREY AND H. L.
ROBINSON REPRESENT 9th WARD
Succeed S. A. FOrtner and ]. E. Wilson
Who Withdrew. E. HOffecker Elect

Succeed S. A. FOrtner and ]. E. Wilson
Who Withdrew. E. HOffecker Elect
ed Treasurer, Harry Collins Assessor
The annual town election of the
Town OF Smyrna took place Monday
afternoon between the hours of two
and five o'clock and resulted in two
changes. All the retiring members of
Council were reelected except S. A.
Fortner and John E. Wilson of sixth
district, who would not allow their
names to be used. Eugene Mabrey
and Herman L. Robinson were elected
in their places. ]. E. Hoffecker was
reelected town treasurer and Harry
Collins was elected town assessor
to succeed A. L. Hudson. The election
was quiet and but few scratched tic
kets took place. In the Sixth District
there was no contest. H. Eugene
Mabrey and Herman L. Robinson,
though new men placed on the ticket
were elected unanimously. The new
council and the vote they received is
as follows: William r. Davis, first
NNoS4lSNs NOCCSJ Lewis W. 1f1ce, sec
ond district, 5 votes; Edward T. Porter
third district, IA votes; Robert Y.
WALTON, fourth district votes; Walter
F. Keith, fifth district, votes; H.
Eugene Mabrey, 16 votes and Herman
L. Robinson, II votes. The only scat
tered votes fell to John f. Wilson, the
retiring member of the Sixth District,
who received a complimentary 2 votes.
j. E. Hoffecker was cut one vote, re-
ceiving 81 and Harry Collins received
the full poll of So votes. F. E. Postles
was inspector of election; John P.
Hudson and David N. Knots, judges
and Norman Coleman and Robert L.
Cummins, clerks. The newly-elect
Smyrna Town Council met last even
ing and organized by electing L. NJ.
Price, president and Edward T. Por-
ter, secretary and clerk. The COM
mittees will be named at the first reg
ular meeting.
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
RECEPTION To NEWLY-WEDS
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Johnson Given
Bag Welcome Thursday Evening


Mr.. land Mrs. Adelbert johnson gave
a reception Thursday evening in honor
of their son, Mr.. Stanley johnson,
and his bride, Miss Bessie Stats,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Herman H.
Staats of Green Spring. In the re-
ceiving line We're the bride and groom,
the parents of both contracting par
ties, ;and Mr.. and Mrs. Jokn r. Francis
JT- The bride wore her wedding
gown. After "a season of congratula-
tons, music was furnished by Mrs.
Vernon Westfall and MISS Catherine
Johnson. Refreshments of ice cream,
cake and fruits were served. During
the social hour the guests viewed the
number of pretty gifts to the bride
and groom. The reception lasted from
8 to IL. Among those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley johnson, Mr. and
Mrs Adelbert johnson, Mrs II. II. Stats
Mr. and Mrs. John r. Francis, Jr., Russell
Francis, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson Mr.
and Mrs. Gilmore johnson, Mr.. Alfred john
son. Mr.. George johnson. Miss Catherine
johnson. Mr.. Harry johnson, Mr. and Mrs
Leroy johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon West
fall Miss Beulah Ford. Mr. Ford Stats, Miss
Anna Staats. Mrs. William Pryor, Mr.. and
Mrs Roy Gaiford. Jeanette Gafford, Mr. David
Banks. Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher Gaffora. Miss
OctaVia Bartlett, (Smyrna). Mr.. and Mrs
Earl Bradley. Reynold Bradley, Mrs. George
Bradley. Miss Minerva Bradley, Miss Gladys
Hopkins. Mr.. John Beth. Mr.. Charles Beth,
(Blackbird), Mrs. Russell Townsend Miss Edna
Conner. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur johnson, Miss
Jennie Melvin, Mrs. Mart Lurty, (Townsend)
Mrs. John Reynolds. Mr.. William Reynolds
(Middletown). Mr.. Charles Dubas. (Odessa),
Miss Edna Woodkeeper. (Taylor's Bridget,
Mrs. BENJAMIN Bacon, (Wilmington), Mrs
George Helveston. Mr.. Martin Helveston. Mr.
Allen Helveston. Adelbert Helveston. (Jenkin-
town).
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
SYLVESTER'S BAND CONCERT
Made a Delightful Program at Open
Meeting at Century Club

Friday night was an open meeting
at the Twentieth Century Club of
Smyrna when a concert by Sylvester's
Concert Band featured the meeting.
Ihe boys in full uniform rendered a
delightful program which was appre-
ciated by the audience present. Next
Friday Mrs. Howard Poole of Middle
town will be at the Club and talk on
Conservation" Other speakers will
be Mrs. Cleaver and Mrs. Cole. The
entertainment given by the Twentieth
Century Club at the luncheon last
wednesday was very much enjoyed by
all present. The parts of the beauti-
full play "The Wonder Gate were all
well taken, each and every character
deserves much praise.
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
GROVER KEMP TAKES A BRIDE
kenton Farmer Weds Miss Elva Wal
ker, Daughter of Denney Walker

Miss Elva Denney Walker, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Denney Walker,
OF near Smyrna, and Grover C. Kemp,
OF Kenton, were married on Wednes-
day evening at Middletown. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. John
Iownley, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church of that place. The couple
were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Minner. The newly-married couple
went to Wilmington for a short stav
with Mrs. Kemp's uncle and aunt.
Prof. and Mrs. George E. King. and
other relatives, and on their return
Mr.. and Mrs. Kemp will make their
home where the groom is engaged IN
farming.
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
ELKTON DEPOSITORS HOPEFUL
They May Get Some Money Soon
When Assets are Turned to Cash

They May Get Some Money Soon
When Assets are Turned to Cash
Reports given out are that Thos. w.
Perkins, of ChesteTtown, who, on We'd
nesday, was appointed by the Comp
troller of Currency receiver of the
closed Second National Bank, of Elk
ton, is now at work on the banks af-
fairs. His first duties will be turning
the assets of the bank into cash, and
it is probable that in the near future
the creditors of the institution, mainly
depositors, will receive some money.
1t looks like the receiver will expert
ence considerable trouble before ne
completes his task, as it is generally
understood that some of the alleged
debtors will resist legally the pay
ment of notes, which the bank, it is
said, holds against them. Mr.. Per-
kins is familiar with banking, having
been formerly connected with a finan-
cial institution of Chestertown. The
condition of William T. Warburton,
who was president of the defunct bank
and has been confined to his home for
The past two weeks by illness, is said
to be unchanged and is still serious. |
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
M. E. CONFERENCE MARCH %
Methodist Ready for Big Gathering
Which Meets This Year at Cambridge,
Md. Rev. r. p. Nichols Expected Back

Methodist Ready for Big Gathering
Which Meets This Year at Cambridge.
Md. Rev. R. P. Nichols Expected Back
Pastors and laymen of the Whining
ton Methodist Episcopal Church are
preparing to attend the annual confer
ence, which will be held at Cambridge
on March 22. This is one of the most
important meetings of the year for
Methodist workers, as it is at this con-
ference that the assignments of the
year for pastors are made. Rev. RAN
som T. Nichols, pastor of Asbury NJ.
E. Church, Smyrna, has been invited
to return and it is likely that he will
be reappointed. Several affairs of i'm
portance in addition to the usual rou-
tine will come up at the conference.
it was stated. 1t is possible that a
resolution condemning the Elkton
marriage mill" will be brought up
for consideration. The case of the
Rev. Edwin H. Gardner, pastor of the
Marydel Circuit, which comprises four
churches in the Wilmington Confer
ence, will come up for decision. Rev.
Gardner was suspended from all min
isterial duties last April at a preImin-
ary hearing before a jury of clergy
men at Clayton. Charges will be pre-
ferred at the March meeting of Con-
ference, and the case heard in execu-
tive session. The trouble, it is alleged,
hoe fh dg, xxyif6 h., IL,
and grows out of a Discrepancy in
church reports. The ministerial scom-
mittee, summoned in accordance with
the rules of the Methodist discipline,
voted unanimously for his suspension
until conference session. The Confer
ence is well attended by Wilmington
MethodiSts, and many expect to make
the trip this year. The following of
ticers Will be elected, it has been an
nounced. Conference trustees to sue
ceed Rev. Wilbur F. Co1kran, j. w.
COlona and William H. Briggs. Mem
bers of the Conference Education So
ciety, to succeed Revs. Frank F. Car
penter and R. P. Nichols and Laymen
Arley B. Magee and f. j. Winder.
Trustees of Wesley Collegiate Insti-
tute, to succeed Rev. F. S. MacSorley,
George c. Williams, Robert K. Ste
phenson, J. T. Herson, W. f. Gunby
and r. P. Nichols and Laymen G. w
Tebo, John g. Townsend, Jr., Walter
o. Hoffecker, H. L. Price, Harry
Mayer and Albert w. 'Sisk. Members
of the Bureau of Sessions, to succeed
Rev. George T. Anderson and William
L. White and Laynen H. P, Cannon
Members of the committee on Confer
ence relations, to succeed Revs. F. n.
Faulkner, George White Dawson, E
w. Mcdowell and G. S. Thomas.
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
CHANGE AT BANK RESIDENCE
Mrs. Eugene Davis Moves Out and Is
Succeeded by +. A, Sylvester

Mrs. Eugene Davis has moved her
furniture out of the residence adioin-
ing the National Bank of Smyrna and
will make her home with her sister,
Miss ]. Agnes Cummins. 1t was the
desire of the Board of Directors that
one of the officers of the bank should
take the residence as it has always
been customary for a bank official,
either President or Cashier to occupy
it, but this arrangement was not
available at this time so the Directors
voted to rent the residence to Frank
A. Sylvester and his son-in41aw, j. F.
Melvin. Both families who occupied
the Joseph property moved in yester-
day. Mr.. Charles ]. Sudler, who sue
ceeds the late Eugene Davis, as Pres
ident and Edward T. Porter, who sue
ceeds Mr.. Sudler as Cashier, are COM
ing in for many congratulations. Both
are fine types of men and have given
years of service to the Bank of Smyr-
ma. Mr.. Sudler came to Smyrna from
Nd, twenty-four years
ago and has through attention to duty
and capable management occupied all
positions in the bank from bookkeeper
up. Mr.. Porter has also risen with
well merited promotions from book
keeper to cashier, having been con-
lected with this banking house for a
period of thirteen years.
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
WHOLE NO. 1870
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS ON TRIP
J. ID. Mendenhall, Instructor of Agri-
culture Takes Boys on Dairy Tour
Practical Work Being Demonstrated

Practical Work Being Demonstrated
Last week the entire animal hus-
bandry class of the Smyrna High
School under the chaperonage of ]. H.
Mendenhall, instructor of agriculture
took the annual Dairy Tour and saw
some very interesting herds of cattle.
including the famous dupont herd at
Winterthur, where they have 400 head,
and 200 cows milking. The stables
are as fine as can be found anywhere
in the world and every Delawarean
should avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity of seeing this wonderful barn.
At the renowned Breideblik Farms,
the boys heard Mr.. Krebbs, the owner,
explain how they produced the milk
that sold for 30c quart, or more than
Z times as much as is paid at the milk
depOts. When asked about the price
of his bull calves, Mr. Krebbs said
he had some for $4,000 and some
cheaper. The boys will not forget soon
the trip they made that day. The at
tendance at the night classes has been
very poor and they have been discon-
tinued, however, we will gladly help
any one with their farm problems.
We have done some successful de-
hOrning and castralting lately, we will
gladly help any one desiring US to.
We have an incubator and will hatch
a limited number of eggs for you.
Testing seed corn for termination
should be done at once, because should
this weather keep up, you can start
plowing in two weeks, then there is
the home garden, don't forget to plant
those peas at once, if you want the
early ones. Radish and onions will
stand planting any time. The agri-
cultural department wishes to be of
assistance. Let US know your wants.
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

Rev. J. M. L. Eckard, Pastor, An
nounces Meetings and. Services
The Mite Society meeting will be at
the home of Mrs. George w. Taylor,
on Thursday evening, March End, at
7.3O o'clock. The Sunshine Chapter of
the Westminster Guild will meet at
the home of Miss Ethel Rothwell on
Friday evening, March 3rd, at 7.30
o'clock. On Sunday the pastor will
take for his morning theme, "A Dead
Letter Office" for prayer. In the
evening the sermon will be from the
text Behold He Cometh With Clouds
and Every Eye Shall See Him.
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01
BRYAN CROSSLEY TAKES BRIDE
Married Tuesday of Last Week to
Miss Grace Jewell. Near Kenton

The many friends of Miss Grace
Jewell and Mr.. Bryan Crossley were
greatly surprised to hear of their
quiet marriage at Clayton parsonage
by Rev. E. c. Graham on Tuesday,
February 21st. The bride was be-
comingly attired in navq blue trico-
tine suit and hat to match. After an
extended visit to Wilmington and Phil
adelphia they returned on Monday,
February 9th, to the home of Mr..
Crossley, where they will reside.
Smyrna times., 1922-03-01

Lstsr' non, on The Smyrna Times
i''ssl UtiD4a T,l.lIn' an up-to-date and
y and Se,rler 5evota who learned his
aglV d t5s 5r'S.ee S many years in the
',asts] t'' to smyrna sng. Times, has been cen
7 ssSas deUs,t,.ua Superintendent Of the the
= \ 'hstyUss sisment. oaa James E. Cole.
y SatioS operator, e. to, left Monday gVis, to
'n at Richmond, Va.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-04-21
LEGION AND THE ARMY

It isn't in evidence that the Amer
lean Legion has any axe to grind in
favoring an army Of 10000 and pro-
testing against the action of the
House in this matter of the army leg
islation. The Legion commander
squarely supports the President and
General Pershing and expresses the
opinion that the radical reductions
proposed for the maintenance of the
regular army, national guard and the
reserves is a step toward undermine
ing "the splendid military policy ex-
pressed by congress in the army re-
organization act Of 1920"
"The legion desires to point out
that the decrease in appropriation
for the national guard will seriously
handicap its morale and effectiveness
and especially urges that the first line
of our citizen army be provided with
the increased appropriations required
for it's summer field training, as 1T
would be most unfortunate to say to
a large number OF the natlonal guard
that they cannot go to the summer
training camps because of lack of ap-
propriations"
1T is the Judgment of the Ameri-
can Legion that the sentiment back
home supports our position. and, as
men who have seen with their own
eyes the horrors of unprcparedness,
we pledge our honest efforts to Pres
idcnt Harding and Gen. Pershing in
their endeavor not to have reduced
the means for an adequate national
defence below a weHrecognized line
Of national safety
The judgment of the leaders in the
American Legion ought to be as
sound as that of the Farmers Bloc,
for instance. And it doubtless is.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-04-21
Cocoanut Oil Fine
For Washing Hair

II YOU want to keep your hair in
good condition, be careful what Won
wash it. with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. This dries
the scalp. makes the hair brittle. and
is very harmful. Mulsified cocoanu,
oil shampoo (Which is pure and entire.
~ harmless), is much better than any.
th1ng else you can use for shamnoo-
,hR. as TINS can't possibly injure the
Simply nut two or three toasnoor.
1uis OF Mulsified in d cup or glass with
lttle warm water, then mojsfen tho
halr with water and rub it in. II will
make an abundance of rich. creamy
lather, and cleanse the hair and scaln
thoroughly. The lather rinses out
easily. and removes every particle of
dust, dirt dandruff and excess Oil. The
nair dries quickly and evenly. and II
raves II fine and silky, bright, fluffy
and easy to manage
You can get Mulsifed cocoanut ~,
shampoo at any drug store. 1t is very
cheap, and few ounces is enough to
Iast everyone in the family for months
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-04-21
Kentucky Pastor
Assails Theory of
Monkey to Man

Columbus, O., April 20.-Assert-
ing that nature cannot life itself by
it's own boot-straps," the Rev. w. n.
Briney. pastor of Broadway Christian
Church. Louisville, KY, told the
Congress of Disciples of Christ
{Christian church, here today that
'any theory of evolution that derives
man from the lower orders of crea-
ton is unscientific and tends to de-
stroy faith in the Christian religion" :"
THE president of one of the oldest
and best known colleges in Virginia" ="
said Rev. Mr.. Briney, wrote me this
word recently: L know of many
tragic instances of the utter loss of
faith by young men and women who
have come under the teaching of
evolution. Prof. James Lucba of
Bryn Mawr college, in The Belief in
God and Immortality gives this con-
clusion: My data would indicate
that from 40 to so per cent of the
young men leaving college, entertain
an idea of God incompatible with
the acceptance of the Christian re-
ligion, even as interpreted by the lib
eral clergy
THE writer Of this paper makes
no claim to be scientist. All he
claims for himself in this proposition
is the ability to make use Of common
sense, to employ accredited processes
of reasoning, and to consider and
weigh such evidence as is at hand.
Does evolution meet the demands
OF the word Science which is de-
fined as 'ascertaincd truths or facts .
In a QUESTIONABLE sent by the late
Prof. Alfred Fairhurst, presidents of
u number of universities were asked
Is evolution to be regarded as a
science or only a theory?' John J.
Coss of Columbia answers: AS a
theory covering in a most acceptab bic
i fashion natural phenomena which
are subject to observation Arthur
T. Hadlcy answers for Yale. "Evo-
luton means orderly growth. 1t is
a process, not science Prof ID. r
CaSteel of the University of Texas
says: The doctrine of evolution is a
theory in the sense that it presents
/ the most reasonable explanation OF
the data of science
! "These answers fairly represent a
great majority of the answers. Evo-
luton is only a theory, and a mere
/ theory is not a science.
| Huxley says that all the hypo-
! thesis lacks of being esta ablished is
\ definite proof that selective breeding
! can change one species into another
/ But he seemed strangely to overlook
\ the fact that, according to the theory
! OF evolution, man appeared in the
absence Of AN intelligent being to
! direct 'selectivc breeding Chance
| breeding, we are asked to believe, did
what intelligent selcctive breeding
has most signally failed to accom-
/ plish.
! 1T will scarcely he contcndcd hv
! any member of this Congress that tho
| theory is in agreement with Bible
| teaching on the subject. Jesus
quoted the Old Testament again and
again without giving any hint that
! he regarded that volume as faulty
| in any particIlar"