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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20
RULE AGAINST 0NSIDE
KICK HELPS FOOTBALL
Should Have Tendency to Make
Game Much Stronger.

Elimination Of the onside kick after
The ball has been booted past the
scrimmage line should have a tendency
to make defensive football stronger,
with the consequent result more stress
must be placed upon the development
Of powerful offensive formations.
writes Walter EckersaIl in the Chicago
Tribune.
Years ago the Onside kick was CON
sidered one OF the most dangerous
weapons in football. With the coming
of the forward pass back in 1906 the
play was discarded until Robert Zupp-
Ike pulled 1t out of his chest of ferma-
tons a few years ago. Since that time
practically every team in the country
has attempted to execute 1t. with the
result the defense had to be on the
alert every time a punter assumed the
kicker's position
In the course OF hard-fought games
defending players would shout onside
Kick. with the result players of the
Kicking team who We're thought to be
onside had TO be covered. This weak
ened the defense to a perceptible de
gree, because as many as three defend
ing warriors covered the supposedly
onside player.
When the onside kick was in effect
It placed great burden Of response
bility on the defense fullback or any
other player delegated to catch punts.
The punt catcher always had to make
sure of the catch, no matter where
the ball was booted and he was ID
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20
Chance Hit Often

Frank Chance, who is trying to
build up the Boston Red Sox.
stands out as one of the three
men in the history Of the game
who We're hit by more pitched
balls than any one else. The
other two We're Hugh Jennings
and Curtis Welch.
Chance has taken as much
punishment as any of them. He
is the Joe Grim of professional
baseball, except that Husk's
keen mentality was never blurred
by the pounding he took
Jennings stood up well under
the MASKING, too, and no one
ever noticed that he was less
keen than his rivals when 1t
came to directing ball players
All three of them were splen-
did hitterS, and the fact that
they became known as human
targets never made them plate
shy" More than one youngster
has been driven out of the big
league by being badly hurt by a
pitched ball, but 1t never both
cred the targets"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20
Bambin0 Sticks to His
Usual Style in Games

Babe RgtH has Iractieed some as p
right-handed batter but the Eambino
sticks 20 bic usual sty'f ~ games.
Occasionally. be stands right hand
ed al tie plate but steps across 20 the
other side before he makes an at
tempt % connect.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

asleHaded chopping knife ran
be made into a turf cutter for eda.ng
lawns around walks and flower beds.
Il is only necessary To remove The
wooden handle with which the chopper
r. provided, and to drive the tang into
a longer handle. which may be the
handle from an old spade or similar
implement
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20
CITY Ml.hn,lt raration

The city Of Long Bench. Cab. Is the
only city IN the country without
taxes. THE municipality owns 2pJ IN
wells on Signal HM a. tHe edge of
the city, and they ere glsters So The
city s SO rich the citizens a. not have
TO pay taxes. or will mon after 1924
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Judge Kenesaw Mountain lands,
high commissioner OF baseball re-
Gently tried his hand On the city golf
links at New orleans, with Col George
Il stanton. chief q the Louisiana de
partmeut Of Justice. for mis- opponent
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20
Wronu Color.

"You look hue olc nan"
eyes I'VE just been done cut ~ 500
IN curt stock"
'eThpn ! must be color blind TIA
green "a are. Boston Transcript
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Oshkosh-The real estate and per-
sonal property valuation OF the city
of Oshkosh was set at $44710,271 or
an increase of $G05,9o0 for the year,
according to the records complied for
assessment purposes by City Clerk
Witzel. The records presented an in
crease in valuation in spite of fall
ing off in personal property of $113,-
745. Real estate values gained $719.-
CAS-.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Lanoaster-Cari J. Ats registered
Jersey COW, Gray Girl. has one more
month to go to complete her years
work in the Mount HopeLancaster
Cow Testing association. Her record
to date is 75s pounG of butterfat.
Her production for September. accord.
ing TO Tester Blaine G.. Paulson, was
1871 pounds fat II she does as well
ia October she will make for the year
SS4 pounds OF butterfat, making her
the second highest COW in the state.
Madison-A statement issued by
Solomon Levitan, state treasurer, said
that the treasury was in good condi-
ton on Oct l. His statement set out
that at that time there was a balance
in all funds of the state of SII,749,.
271.01. The general fund, he said, had
balance of sS,733.496. The remis.
sion of taxes authorized by the emer.
gency board "can be made with entire
safety, and will result in reducing
taxes" Mr.. Leyitan declared.
StephensviRe - Farmers of Steph.
ensville and vicinity who set out to
beat the high cost of sugar by raising
Sugar cane for sorghum have failed
partially in their purpose, due to the
early frosts which have ruined great
shares of their crops. A large amount
of sorghum is, nevertheless, being
cooked. One mill in this section has
produced more than six hundred gal
Ions of the product for local cane
growers.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20


GAS.
Whitewater-Felix Thren of Water
town, % years old. met death near
whitewater when his body came in
contact with a live wire carrying &C.
600 volts, while he was working on
the new power line to Fort Atkinson.
Thren was thrown thirty-fye feet and
died soon afterward This was the
second fatal accident since work on
the line was started.
Beloit-While driving home from
the bedside of James Wolfe. aged
Roscoe man suffering possibly fatal
injuries from being struck by an auto
mobile. his brother, Frank Wolfe, was
hit by another automobile not far
from the scene of the accident that
may cost the elder mans life. No
one was injured in the latter smash.
Ashland-The countless forest fires
have driven wolves from the thick
timber, and deer and bears are likely
TO show up almost anywhere. A party
of Ashland hunters were attracted to
small pond, which was nearly SUI
rounded by fire, and saw several por-
cupines which had taken refuge on
logs and partially submerged stumps.
Manitowoc-Fire on the farm owned
by John Landt in the Town Of Mishi-
cot, Manitowoc county, destroyed a
large barn, the seasons crops and
expensive farm machinery The blaze
is believed to have started from spon.
taneous combustion in the granary.
Neighbors saved the dwelling The
loss is estimated at about $500.
rshfield-Damage of $4,000 was
done to the Roddis Lumber e Veneer
Co. plant at Marshfeld in a fire which
threatened for a time to get beyond
control of the fire fighters. The
flames broke out in the huge hlns.
Hundreds OF beautiful table tops and
veneered doors were scorched and
watersoaked.
Ashland-The 500 ore dock at Ash
land. a steel and cement structure.
which was butt during the early part
of the war at a cost of more than
81 200 600 will be doubled in length,
possibly during 1924 It will be ex-
tended clear to the government chan
mel. 1t is one Of the finest ore docks
on the lakes.
Fond du Lac-Miss Jessie Sprague.
Brodhead, was elected president OF
the Wisconsin Library association at
che annual meeting at Fond du Lac.
Miss Jessie Bingham, Rhinelander'
was elected yice-president; Miss Jes-
sic Weston. Milwaukee, secretary, and
Miss Winifred Bailey, West Allis,
treasurer.
Darlington Jacob Tscheude and
son. near Darlington, had a runaway
on their farm while engaged III re-
moving stumps from field The son
reached for the lines but fell TO the
ground, the loaded wagon passing
over him. His right thigh was broken
and he suffered internal injuries.
Janesville-An unidentified man,
one foot bare and the other poorly
sbod was picked up near GAINESVILLE.
He could not give his name nor from
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Rice Lake-Farmer of Barron
county received nearly $4,000 in Sep
TENDER for seven carloads of dairy
cattle. Robert ]. Plenty, secretary of
the Barron County Holstein Breeders
association, assisted in picking the
cattle. Purchasers came here from
Springfield Mass; Sioux Falls, S. D.;
Grand Forks, N. D., and Fullerton,
Neb
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Forty-six Wisconsin mu-
scians have registered and passed
tryouts for membership in the First
Regimental band, the concert band
Of the University of Wisconsin. The
band consists of So men, including
players from seven states, Wisconsin,
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan.
North Dakota and New York.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

New Loudon-The Patton Lumber
81 If New London, bas opened its
camps for winter work Ihey VII.
.emplov about four hundred men IN
the various c1nPps. They have openss
IS, a new tract Of timber in Iron coun-
~ the saw mill szers Is nov al work
on 200. 600 feet Of hard wood logs
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Rhinelander-Fires, which spread
from burning brush piles destroyed a
fifteen acre tract Of valuable tInOsE
owned by Robert Davis Of RHINE,
lander.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

ooonro-The Oconto county graded
.-a,oI At Lakewood has organized a
-r.+sm of Enforcement that IS
rowing complete success. The
s,booI is divided into wards and gov
e-rs5 by an alderman and a police
ov-czr for the hall and playground.
meeting of the cou&cil and police
ora held each day a@d all violations
nj school discipline are read and
vested next day, upon a bulletin
hoard with penalties attached.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

wsfison-A conference of leading
.vre-ts in land economies, which it is
svpected will develop plans for the
establishing of four-year courses in
rsaf estate in all of the larger Ameri-
can universities, is to be held in Madi-
san Nov 2 and 3. Representatives
al the conference will include ma
,fonaJlv known educational leaders
from approximately 80 universities
and colleges, and several government
bureau experts.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Cbetes E. Allen, Chetek, was in
stantly killed when a piano fell upon
him He was leaving Chetek for
Tomahawk, where he was going in
msipsss. moving a stock of merchan-
disc aud household goods to car to
bes8aded. the piano being on the back
Of the truck 4 sudden lurch threw
him back Of the car, the piano falling
on top OF him.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Mystery surrounds the
s@'laea IF a boy at Superior,
RI Il a's bicycle stand, saying he
g.. 5 eQnting. He never was
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Washbun-Harold Peterson, an en-
poye at the Northern Pine Lath Co.
min. Washburn, had his leg crushed
while hualing splints from the mill
TO a dump. The wheels of the cart
went into a pile Of soft sawdust and
upset the load In attempting to save
the horses Peterson fell and one of
the horses fell on him.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Anarew Nicholson moved
outfit 10 the John Seller
-s.. -~ar Aleoma, and began
e-s AZ" 2. m. At $50 .. m.
s md John Sellers 1862
s was in his granary
ea.d Jensen, . years old.
.2 Is N'isconsin's yosng-
Gerald recently accom-
s-e, William Jensen Of
ride through the clouds
ss Z" enjoy the hyi1g i'm
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Fond du Lac-NIiss Jessie Sprague'
Brodhead, was elected president OF
the Wisconsin Library association at
che annual meeting at Fond du Lac
Miss Jessie Bingham, Rhinelander'
was elected vice-president; Miss Jes-
sic Weston. Milwaukee, secretary, and
Miss Winifred Bailey West Ailis,
treasurer
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

While driving home fir
the bedside of James Wolfe, a.
Roscoe man suffering possibly ia
injuries from being struck by an al
mobile. his brother, Frank Wolfe, '
hit by another automobile not
from the scene of the accident t
may cost the elder mans life.
one was injured in the latter sma
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Tomah-M, II. Moore, Tomah, who
~"~e 90 Years of faithful service to
the Milwaukee road on the Valley di-
fa41, running from New Lisbon
north. has just been awarded a gold
medal in recognition of his service
E J. Tierney, New Lisbon, was also
tle recipient of one of these emblems.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Darlington - Jacob Tscheude and
son. near Darlington, had a runaway
on their farm while engaged in re-
moving stumps from field. The son
reached for the lines but fell TO the
ground, the loaded wagon passing
over him. His right thigh was broken
and he suffered internal injuries.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Eddie Coons. star Of the University
Of Cincinnati baseball team Of 1921,
has been offered q contract to play
with the Boston Red 5ox next season.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Jim Bagby former star pitcher for.
the Cleveland Americans, who has
been released as a free agent after
10 years Of major league service. has
been signed by the Seattle club Of the
Pacific Coast league
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

seoa Bay Major James G..
sturgeon May. has invented
I apple grader The machine,
e. The large Martin orchard,
,.. ''s satisfactory, It grades
.a.o nine sizes. The machine.
Can handle 600 bushels Of
-ss day.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-20

Janesville-An unidentified man.
one foot bare and the other poorly
shod. was picked up near GAINESVILLE.
He could not give his name nor from
whence he came, and was committed
to Mendoza for treatment
Smyrna times., 1923-04-18
SMYRNA WINS KENT HONORS
Miss Lillian Quillen Comes Out First
In School Defamation Contest

Smyrna School pupils are eluted
that one of theih number, Miss Lillian
Quillen won first honOrs on the Kent
County Defamation Contest at Do
yer Friday evening. Miss Quillen's
subject was "Here Comes the Bride"
and on her efforts the judges Miss
jenkins, Miss Barnes and Prof John
son awarded her $1,000. The second
place was won by Miss Gloria Thorn
burgh, of Dover, subject, "The Coun-
Gil Assigned" She will receive $3.50;
the third prize $500 will be awarded
to Bernard Ireland, of Milford, subject
"Knee Deep In June" and Honorable
Mention, the fourth honor was given
to Miss Eliza Cook, of Smyrna, sub
ject, "Her Wonder Son." Prof. c. w.
w. Schantz, of Smyrna, presided at
the contest and Prof. w. B. Thorn
burgh, of Dover was secretary. The
State Contest will be held in Temple
Theatre, Dover, Friday night and a
large contingent from Smyrna and all
over the State will be present. The
INCilI OOuALH OOulGSleilllS viz MdScNl
the defamation contest Friday night
were as follows: Smyrna, Eliza Cook,
"Her Wonder Son." Lillian Quillen,
"Here Comes the Bride" Dover,
Hazel Helm, "Penrod's Nervous
Breakdown" Gloria Thornburg, "The
Council Assigned" Caesar Rodney
Margaret Kesselring, "Bnar Rose;"
Pearl Smith, "The Ruggles' First Din
ner Party" FELTON,, Paul Hodgson
"The Man Who Wore the Button;'
Evans Yost, Supposed Speech of
Regulus." Milford, Marjorie Rosa
"Membraneous Group" Bernard Ire
land, "Knee Deep in June" Harring-
ton, Florence Ralph, "a Pleasant Halt
House on the Beach," Roland Pepper
! "Homesick."
Smyrna times., 1923-04-18
DEATH OF s. EDGAR WRIGHT
Died at HIS Home in Philadelphia Sud-
denly Friday Evening After Enter
ing His Home for the Dinner Hour


S. Edgar Wright, son of the late
Joseph Wright of Smyrna, died sud-
denly at his home 4411 Pine Street,
Philadelphia, at o'clock Friday night
April~13. He had come home from
business as usual and feeling indis-
posed, went to his room. He passed
on peacefully and without pain a short
time later almost without warning.
The sudden death of Mr.. Wright was
a shock to his family and friends, es-
pecially here in Smyrna where he was
born, raised and spent his bOyhOOd
days. At the age of II Mr.. Wright
went to Philadelphia. A year later
he entered the employ of ]. G. Rouse
& Company, Alb Arch Street, manu-
facturers of carriage top materials.
The firm later was changed to the
name of George Piel & Son, Mr..
Wright being taken in the partner
ship. In 1916 Mr.. Wright left George
Piel & Company and became Phila-
delphia District Sales Manager for
the Mono Service Company of New
ark, N. j., the company of which his
brother-in-law Elmer z. Taylor, is one
of the chief officials and promoters
Mr.. Wright met with increasing sue
cess with this venture at the time
of his death. During his residence in
Philadelphia he endeared himself tC
many friends and was a liberal givel
to charity. Born in Smyrna, Febru-
ary 16, 1860, he spent nearly all his
life in Philadelphia. In 1887 he mar
ried Miss Katherine Fallows Of Phil
adelphia, who passed on in 1891. Two
children; Douglas, who died in infancy
and S. Edgar Wright, Jr., were of thi:
union. On July %, 1919, Mr.. Wrigh
married Miss Cora S. Collision of Sea
ford, this State, who with his son S
Edgar Wright and two grandchildren
of Newark, ~ j., survive him. He i
also survived by two sisters: Miss Su
sic Wright of Philadelphia, and Mrs
Elmer z. Taylor of Newark, n. j
The late Joseph H. Wright, Smyrna
prominent lumber merchant, was
brother. Services were held at hi
residence in Philadelphia at 8 p. m
Monday, April 16, and his remain
were privately inferred the following
day in the family lot in St. Peter
cemetery, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1923-04-18
PRESBYTERY MEET AT NEWARK
Rev. J. NJ. L. Eckard Elected Stated
Clerk For Three Years

The Presbytery of New Castle held
its Spring session at Newark Monday,
yesterday, and to-day, with a large
attendance and full program. Rev.
DR.. r. Alexander Boyle, of Salisbury,
Md, was elected moderator for one
year to succeed the Rev. Thomas S.
ArmentrOut, pastor of Lower Brandy
wine Church, whose term expired.
Rev. J. NJ. L. Eckard of Smyrna, was
reelected stated clerk for three years
and Rev. Robert c. Pitzer, permanent
clerk for three years. Rev. William
Gibson of Georgetown and Rev. Her
man Bischof, of Rehoboth, Md, were
elected temporary clerks. The new
moderator was inducted into office by
the retiring moderator. Arrangements
for the installation of Rev. w. Nc
ElrOy, of Falls Church, as pastor of
White Clay Greek Church, where there
has been a vacancy for some time
will be made today. Favorable action
was also taken on the resignation
of Rev. J. NJ. l.. Eckard as pastor al
Smyrna, and arrangements made tc
declare the pulpit vacant. A resolu-
ton adopted last November by the
congregation of the Elkton Presbyter.
ian Church asking Presbytery of New
Castle to give it's approval of the ac
tion of the Elkton Church in recalling
Rev. John McElmoyle, who was dis
missed some time earlier by the Pres
bytery for his alleged promiscuOu'
marrying, was refused point blank by
Presbytery. The Presbytery adjourn
ed yesterday at o'clock, after it wa
voted to have an adjourned meeting
the first Monday in June in First-Cen
trail Presbyterian Church, Wilmington
when subjects taken up at the Genera
Assembly will be discussed and re
ports that could not be given in full
at this meeting will be read. The fol
lowing ministerial commissioners wer
elected to attend the General Assem-
bly,, to begin the third week in May a
Indianapolis: Dr.Aquilla Webb, paste
of First Central Church, Wilmington
and DIR. ]. M. L. Eckard, Of Smyrna
alternates, DR.. Thomas Kerr and Rev
H. f. Hallman, pastor of Newar
church. The lay commissioners ar
R. H. Robertson and Nathaniel PIPING
both of Wilmington; alternates, Fran
Martin, Dover, and r. ]. Corbert, o
Newark.
Smyrna times., 1923-04-18
KENT TEACHERS NEW OFFICERS
Prof. NJ. L. HydOrn Oe Frederica,
Heads County Organization

hNauo Ooulttg VI SdhAAdAAOi
An unusually large attendance for a
stormy day, was that which greeted
the officers of the Kent County Educa-
tional Association in annual session
Saturday in DOver's Christian Church
and at the Dover High School build
ing. After registration of more than
125 teachers, President Nickel present.
ed Miss Margaret Mcguire, of Phil
adelphia, who spoke on the esprit of
Discipline. DR.. H. V. Holloway, sup
erintendent Of Public instruction of
Delaware, was the next speaker and
complimented Miss Mcguire on the
excellent system of schools in Phil
adelphia. The nominating committee
presented the following report which
was adopted carrying with it the cleo
tiOn of officers of the association for
the next year: President, Prof. NJ. l..
HydOrn, Ffederca; vice-president,
Robert Shilling, Milford; second vice
president, Mr.. Mcllvaine, Magnolia;
third vice-president, Mrs. Numbers,
BlackistOn; secretary and treasurer,
Miss Caroline Lane of Little Greek.
The afternoon session of the associa-
ton was held in the Dover High
School where demonstrations in Ian
guage teaching were given by Miss
KrackOwitzer. intermediate section
by Miss Ina Barnes, in silent reading;
grammer section by Miss Dynes, of
Trenton State Normal School; high
school section, by Prof. Shilling on
Fitting the Task to the Worker"
Smyrna times., 1923-04-18
WHOLE NO. 3577
FRUIT SURVIVED COLD WAVES
Only in Isolated Sections Has Damage
Been DOne-Strawberries May Suf-
fer Some But to no Great Extent

OhlE IN lSOlated sections has Damage
Been DOne-Strawberrie May Suf-
fer Some But to no Great Extent
Very little damage has been caused
to fruit in Delaware as a consequence
of the last two cold snaps, according
to the cOncensus of opinion of promi-
nent frui growers throughout the
State. The only damage, in the opin-
ion of these authorities, has been in
isolated districts where the condition
of trees, maturity Of buds and the
elevation of the ground are important
factors. From some sections come
reports that Strawberries have been
seriously damaged by the recent rains
and snow storms, and this seems to be
the crop most seriously damaged.
/ Pears, peaches and plums are also
damaged, according to reports from
some districts, while from other sec
tions it is reported these fruit buds
have not been harmed. At a meet
ing Saturday of the board of directors
Of the Delaware Apple Company, of
which former Senator A. o. Newton
is general manager, it was reported
that an inspection of the buds on the
$4,000 trees the company has near
Brdgeville showed no damage had
been done by the cold snap on the
nights of April and 6. Senator New
ton reported that an inspection Of
peach trees in the Georgetown and
Bridgeville section showed little dam
age. w. 7, DerricksOn, superinten-
dent of the Bureau of Markets, said
Saturday night that it would be, hard
to give a definite idea of the cold
) weather on fruit throughout the State
because Of the varying conditions in
. different sections. There was little
2 according to reports, in the lower end
. of the State, where the fruit buds are
! even more mature. In the northern
section of the State, where these buds
2 are less advanced, the concensus OF
opinion is the cold spells have caused
no damage